Technical Writers Salary in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, technical writers earn $78,970 at the median — $37.97 an hour. The range runs from $49K at the entry level to $126K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Pennsylvania. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $79K get you in Pennsylvania?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Pennsylvania
Entry-level technical writers (10th percentile) start around $49K. Mid-career wages sit at $79K. Top earners bring in $126K or more, a $77K spread from bottom to top.
Technical Writers salary by metro in Pennsylvania
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $83K | +5% | 680 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $77K | -2% | 70 |
| Pittsburgh | $75K | -6% | 230 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $74K | -6% | 50 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $64K | -18% | 30 |
| York-Hanover | $64K | -20% | 30 |
| Reading | $60K | -24% | 30 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do technical writers make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $78,970 a year, that works out to about $38 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $48,680, and experienced technical writers can clear $125,830. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $79K enough to live in Pennsylvania?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,127/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,351/month, which eats 26.4% 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 Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania 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 $83,153 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.