Hiring a technical writer: the market today
The short answer ·
191 open postings ask for a technical writer as of Oct 8, 2026, from 80 employers. The median advertised pay is $105,000, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 114 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
191open postings
80employers hiring
$105,000median advertised pay
114new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-10-08
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 137 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Aug 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 19 open postings.
What should I pay a technical writer?
Advertised pay centers on $105,000. Federal staff in series 1083 average $128,828 in actual pay.