Technical Writers Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $80,360 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.63
10th percentile $68,530
90th percentile $124,800
Employed locally 50
National median $91,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,530
    25th
    $80,360
    50th (median)
    $80,360
    75th
    $99,320
    90th
    $124,800

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Technical Writers salary vs area income 86% Median Technical Writers salary is 14% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $106,220
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $100,580
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $99,220
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $98,130
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,810
    Washington $93,230

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $78,110
    Coaches and Scouts $46,250
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $40,140
    Graphic Designers $62,760
    Editors $80,080
    Producers and Directors $67,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Technical Writers make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Technical Writers in Olympia, WA is $38.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.51 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Technical Writers salaries?

    The median Technical Writers salary in Olympia, WA is 12.3% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Technical Writers (10th percentile) earn around $68,530 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,360.