In Montana, technical writers earn $63,090 at the median — $30.33 an hour. The range runs from $54K at the entry level to $96K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Montana. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Technical Writers salary percentiles in Montana: 10th percentile $53,980, 25th percentile $60,100, median $63,090, 75th percentile $77,790, 90th percentile $95,640. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level technical writers (10th percentile) start around $54K. Mid-career wages sit at $63K. Top earners bring in $96K or more, a $42K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $63,090 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $53,980, and experienced technical writers can clear $95,640. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $63K enough to live in Montana?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,176/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,129/month, which eats 27% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a technical writers salary go in Montana?▼
Montana has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median technical writers salary is worth about $65,041 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do technical writers get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
