Hiring a technical writer: the market today
The short answer ·
175 open postings ask for a technical writer as of Sep 25, 2026, from 55 employers. The median advertised minimum is $82,550. 80 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
175open postings
55employers hiring
$82,550median advertised minimum
80new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25
What it pays
Advertised minimum, 107 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Jul 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a technical writer?
Competitive. 55 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Leidos with 25 open postings.
What should I pay a technical writer?
Advertised minimums center on $82,550. Federal staff in series 1083 average $128,041 in actual pay.