Technical Writers Salary in Pennsylvania
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Pennsylvania
Technical Writers in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $70,927 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -22.6% vs the national median of $91,670. An estimated 1,120 technical writers are employed across Pennsylvania, with salaries ranging from $59,750 to $82,890 depending on location.
$70,927
Avg median salary in Pennsylvania
$82,890
Highest paying metro
$59,750
Lowest paying metro
1,120
Employed in Pennsylvania
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Technical Writers salaries by city in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $82,890 | $64,280 | $108,430 | 680 |
| Allentown, PA-NJ | $77,080 | $58,640 | $93,460 | 70 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $74,590 | $58,120 | $94,580 | 230 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $74,240 | $61,980 | $99,620 | 50 |
| Scranton, PA | $64,380 | $47,450 | $86,370 | 30 |
| York, PA | $63,560 | $57,230 | $84,060 | 30 |
| Reading, PA | $59,750 | $49,010 | $81,720 | 30 |