Technical Writers salary
in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
Technical Writers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro earn a median of $107,580 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,220 jobs (May 2025). That is 19% above the U.S. median of $90,390 and 3% above the WA statewide median of $104,070. It ranks #5 of 42 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,220 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Questions
What is the average Technical Writers salary in Seattle?
The BLS median is $107,580 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,220 jobs pay between $81,950 and $142,130. The 10th percentile is $60,900 and the 90th is $175,010.
Is Seattle a high-paying metro for Technical Writers?
That is 19% above the U.S. median of $90,390 and 3% above the WA statewide median of $104,070. It ranks #5 of 42 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.