Technical Writers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $76,370 -16.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.72
10th percentile $48,270
90th percentile $106,250
Employed locally 230
National median $91,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,270
    25th
    $57,900
    50th (median)
    $76,370
    75th
    $92,730
    90th
    $106,250

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Technical Writers salary vs area income 103% Median Technical Writers salary is 3% 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
    Killeen-Temple, TX $77,900
    El Paso, TX $60,490

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $62,270
    Coaches and Scouts $36,900
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,170
    Graphic Designers $61,530
    Interior Designers $55,650
    Interpreters and Translators $36,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Technical Writers make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Technical Writers in San Antonio, TX is $36.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.90 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Technical Writers salaries?

    The median Technical Writers salary in San Antonio, TX is 16.7% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Technical Writers (10th percentile) earn around $48,270 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,900.