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Technical Writers Salary in New Hampshire

In New Hampshire, technical writers earn $91,710 at the median — $44.09 an hour. The range runs from $59K at the entry level to $152K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$92K
Median annual
$44.09/hr
Hourly rate
$59K
Entry level (10th %)
$152K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $92K get you in New Hampshire?

Take-home$6,075/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$2,127/mo
Rent burden35% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$91,710/yr
After rent$3,948/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, New Hampshire

Bar chart showing Technical Writers salary percentiles in New Hampshire: 10th percentile $58,650, 25th percentile $68,970, median $91,710, 75th percentile $123,950, 90th percentile $152,490. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$59K25th$69KMedian$92K75th$124K90th$152K
Bar chart showing Technical Writers salary percentiles in New Hampshire: 10th percentile $58,650, 25th percentile $68,970, median $91,710, 75th percentile $123,950, 90th percentile $152,490. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level technical writers (10th percentile) start around $59K. Mid-career wages sit at $92K.Top earners bring in $152K or more - a $94K spread from bottom to top.

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Technical Writers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Connecticut$109K+19%1,040
Massachusetts$103K+12%1,750
Rhode Island$101K+10%410
California$100K+10%13,210
Maryland$98K+7%1,770
Washington$93K+2%1,680
New Hampshire$92K+0%170
District of Columbia$89K-3%550
North Carolina$87K-5%2,000
New Jersey$87K-5%1,350
Nevada$86K-6%200
Virginia$84K-8%2,520
Vermont$84K-9%80
Oregon$83K-9%650
New York$83K-9%2,030

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Frequently asked questions

How much do technical writers make in New Hampshire?

The median is $91,710 a year - that works out to about $44.09 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $58,650, and experienced technical writers can clear $152,490. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $92K enough to live in New Hampshire?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,075/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $2,127/month (median of metro areas), which eats 35% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb - housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a technical writers salary go in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire 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 $91,710 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.

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