Technical Writers Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $99,740 +8.8% vs national
Median hourly $47.95
10th percentile $70,530
90th percentile $144,190
Employed locally 280
National median $91,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,530
    25th
    $70,530
    50th (median)
    $99,740
    75th
    $108,840
    90th
    $144,190

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Technical Writers salary vs area income 97% Median Technical Writers salary is 3% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Technical Writers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $182,450
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $135,880
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,850
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $125,760
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $109,480
    Connecticut $109,400

    Nearby metros — Technical Writers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,850
    Connecticut $109,400
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $104,990
    Colorado $103,960
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $99,220
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $98,010

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers$65,490
    Coaches and Scouts$50,000
    Editors$78,700
    Producers and Directors$79,000
    Interior Designers$74,110
    Writers and Authors$83,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Technical Writers make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Technical Writers in Boulder, CO is $47.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.50 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Technical Writers salaries?

    The median Technical Writers salary in Boulder, CO is 8.8% above the national median of $91,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Technical Writers in Boulder?

    Entry-level Technical Writers (10th percentile) earn around $70,530 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,530.