Hiring a technical writer: the market today
The short answer ·
190 open postings ask for a technical writer as of Nov 11, 2026, from 80 employers. The median advertised pay is $109,700, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 86 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, Nov 11, 2026
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 151 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Sep 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a technical writer?
Competitive. 80 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Anduril Industries with 25 open postings.
What should I pay a technical writer?
Advertised pay centers on $109,700. Federal staff in series 1083 average $128,784 in actual pay.
Where is a technical writer being hired?
As of Nov 11, 2026, the most open postings for the role are in Virginia (39), California (29) and Maryland (25). Together they hold 49% of its 190 open postings.
Who can help me hire a technical writer?
Ayla's recruiters, for government agencies and contractors. Send the role for a free market brief within two business days, then interview the people we find; you pay a placement fee when you hire.