In West Virginia, technical writers earn $62,250 at the median — $29.93 an hour. The range runs from $44K at the entry level to $114K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of West Virginia. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Technical Writers salary percentiles in West Virginia: 10th percentile $44,240, 25th percentile $48,840, median $62,250, 75th percentile $79,070, 90th percentile $114,050. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level technical writers (10th percentile) start around $44K. Mid-career wages sit at $62K. Top earners bring in $114K or more, a $70K spread from bottom to top.
How much do technical writers make in West Virginia?▼
The median is $62,250 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $44,240, and experienced technical writers can clear $114,050. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $62K enough to live in West Virginia?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,146/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,008/month, which eats 24.3% 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 West Virginia?▼
West Virginia 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 $69,920 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.
