Technical Writers Salary in Southwest Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $84,540 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $40.64
10th percentile $50,890
90th percentile $88,940
Employed locally 30
National median $91,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,890
    25th
    $62,460
    50th (median)
    $84,540
    75th
    $88,940
    90th
    $88,940

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers $45,950
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    Floral Designers $30,010
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,990
    Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $42,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Technical Writers make per hour in Southwest Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Technical Writers in Southwest Minnesota is $40.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.76 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Minnesota above or below average for Technical Writers salaries?

    The median Technical Writers salary in Southwest Minnesota is 7.8% 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 Southwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Technical Writers (10th percentile) earn around $50,890 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,460.