Technical Writers Salary in Oshkosh, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

Median annual salary $70,270 -23.3% vs national
Median hourly $33.78
10th percentile $55,650
90th percentile $119,480
Employed locally 30
National median $91,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,650
    25th
    $58,550
    50th (median)
    $70,270
    75th
    $80,560
    90th
    $119,480

    Oshkosh economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,873 2023 • Census ACS
    Technical Writers salary vs area income 96% Median Technical Writers salary is 4% 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
    Wilmington, NC $93,100
    Madison, WI $83,380
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $82,890
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $79,310

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers $53,390
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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $46,410
    Public Relations Specialists $63,820
    Editors $61,130
    Floral Designers $29,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Technical Writers make per hour in Oshkosh?

    The median hourly wage for Technical Writers in Oshkosh, WI is $33.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.42 or more per hour.

    Is Oshkosh above or below average for Technical Writers salaries?

    The median Technical Writers salary in Oshkosh, WI is 23.3% 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 Oshkosh?

    Entry-level Technical Writers (10th percentile) earn around $55,650 per year in Oshkosh, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,550.