Salary data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Technical Writer salary in Texas
$82,750
Median annual
$39.78
Median hourly
$88,140
Mean annual
3,340
Employed
The median annual wage for technical writers in Texas was $82,750 in May 2025, with an average of $88,140. About 3,340 people work in this occupation there.
That is 8% below the national median of $90,390. Compared with all occupations in Texas (median $48,620), technical writers earn 70% more.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $50,590, while the top 10% earned more than $127,920. Many technical writers are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,590 | $24.32 |
| 25th | $63,720 | $30.64 |
| Median | $82,750 | $39.78 |
| 75th | $105,630 | $50.78 |
| 90th | $127,920 | $61.50 |
Metro areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $88,360 | 650 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $87,360 | 660 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $86,520 | 1,030 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $82,520 | 250 |
| El Paso, TX | $62,830 | — |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $49,290 | 30 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.