Technical Writers Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $64,380 -29.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.95
10th percentile $43,340
90th percentile $119,640
Employed locally 30
National median $91,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,340
    25th
    $47,450
    50th (median)
    $64,380
    75th
    $86,370
    90th
    $119,640

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Technical Writers salary vs area income 101% Median Technical Writers salary is 1% 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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $182,450
    Lexington Park, MD $83,900
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $83,180
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $82,890
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $81,020
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $79,060

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers $52,540
    Coaches and Scouts $46,520
    Public Relations Specialists $48,060
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,280
    Producers and Directors $64,880
    Editors $59,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Technical Writers make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Technical Writers in Scranton, PA is $30.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.63 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Technical Writers salaries?

    The median Technical Writers salary in Scranton, PA is 29.8% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Technical Writers (10th percentile) earn around $43,340 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,450.