Technical Writer salary in Pennsylvania
The median annual wage for technical writers in Pennsylvania was $87,620 in May 2025, with an average of $95,660. About 1,330 people work in this occupation there.
That is 3% below the national median of $90,390. Compared with all occupations in Pennsylvania (median $49,690), technical writers earn 76% more. Its location quotient of 0.75 means the job is less common here than nationally.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $54,220, while the top 10% earned more than $158,180. Many technical writers are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,220 | $26.07 |
| 25th | $71,980 | $34.61 |
| Median | $87,620 | $42.12 |
| 75th | $105,300 | $50.63 |
| 90th | $158,180 | $76.05 |
Metro areas in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $92,330 | 710 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $90,230 | 60 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $80,610 | 40 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $71,580 | 30 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.