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Technical Writers Salary in North Dakota

In North Dakota, technical writers earn $65,740 at the median — $31.61 an hour. The range runs from $48K at the entry level to $105K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across North Dakota. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$66K
Median annual
$31.61/hr
Hourly rate
$48K
Entry level (10th %)
$105K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $66K get you in North Dakota?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,446/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,034/mo
Rent as % of take-home23.3% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$73,957/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$3,412/mo

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U.S. employed: 60
Category: Arts & Media

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, North Dakota

Bar chart showing Technical Writers salary percentiles in North Dakota: 10th percentile $47,680, 25th percentile $48,220, median $65,740, 75th percentile $104,670, 90th percentile $104,720. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$48K25th$48KMedian$66K75th$105K90th$105K
Bar chart showing Technical Writers salary percentiles in North Dakota: 10th percentile $47,680, 25th percentile $48,220, median $65,740, 75th percentile $104,670, 90th percentile $104,720. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level technical writers (10th percentile) start around $48K. Mid-career wages sit at $66K. Top earners bring in $105K or more, a $57K spread from bottom to top.

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Technical Writers salary by metro in North Dakota

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Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Fargo$103K+57%50

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Frequently asked questions

How much do technical writers make in North Dakota?

The median is $65,740 a year, that works out to about $32 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $47,680, and experienced technical writers can clear $104,720. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $66K enough to live in North Dakota?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,446/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,034/month, which eats 23.3% 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 North Dakota?

North Dakota 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 $73,957 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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