Technical Writers Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $77,900 -15% vs national
Median hourly $37.45
10th percentile $43,500
90th percentile $105,830
Employed locally 40
National median $91,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,500
    25th
    $60,450
    50th (median)
    $77,900
    75th
    $84,210
    90th
    $105,830

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Technical Writers salary vs area income 116% Median Technical Writers salary is 16% above 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $84,210
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $79,990
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $79,060
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $76,370
    El Paso, TX $60,490

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $50,220
    Coaches and Scouts $28,640
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,220
    Photographers $33,750
    Graphic Designers $45,280
    Editors $46,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Technical Writers make per hour in Killeen?

    The median hourly wage for Technical Writers in Killeen, TX is $37.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.88 or more per hour.

    Is Killeen above or below average for Technical Writers salaries?

    The median Technical Writers salary in Killeen, TX is 15% below 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Technical Writers (10th percentile) earn around $43,500 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,450.