Technical Writers Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $77,620 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $37.32
10th percentile $44,690
90th percentile $97,350
National median $91,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,690
    25th
    $59,170
    50th (median)
    $77,620
    75th
    $97,350
    90th
    $97,350

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Technical Writers salary vs area income 113% Median Technical Writers salary is 13% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $90,020
    Jacksonville, FL $82,340
    Kansas City, MO-KS $75,180
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $61,420

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$28,750
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37,610
    Graphic Designers$48,060
    Public Relations Specialists$61,900
    Commercial and Industrial Designers$105,180
    Producers and Directors$38,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Technical Writers make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Technical Writers in Wichita, KS is $37.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.05 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Technical Writers salaries?

    The median Technical Writers salary in Wichita, KS is 15.3% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Technical Writers (10th percentile) earn around $44,690 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,170.