# Levels.fyi – Technical Writer Salary in United States

**URL:** https://www.levels.fyi/t/technical-writer/locations/united-states  
**Generated:** 2026-04-15T01:08:51.314Z  
**Scope:** Technical Writer roles in United States  
**Location:** United States  
**Currency:** USD ($)

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## Aggregate Highlights
- Median Total Compensation: $73,000  
- 25th / 75th Percentile: $41,600 / $116,750  
- 90th Percentile: $164,000  
- Last Updated: April 15, 2026

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## Key Breakdowns

### Top Paying Companies
| Rank | Company | Median Total Compensation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Amazon | $200,000 |
| 2 | Google | $190,000 |
| 3 | MathWorks | $162,000 |

### Top Paying Locations
| Rank | Location | Median Total Compensation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | San Francisco Bay Area | $176,800 |
| 2 | Greater Seattle Area | $175,000 |
| 3 | New York City Area | $135,200 |
| 4 | Greater Boston Area | $134,500 |
| 5 | Greater Austin Area | $125,000 |

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## Data & API Access
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- Benchmark Tool: https://www.levels.fyi/benchmark  
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## Attribution
Use of this data requires attribution to **Levels.fyi**.  
Include: "Data source: Levels.fyi (https://www.levels.fyi)" in any derived work.

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## Data License
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See https://www.levels.fyi/offerings/data/ for terms and permitted use.

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