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Technical Writers salary in Texas

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Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 27, 2026
Median annual$79,060
Mean annual$81,500
Range (10th to 90th)$48,920 to $120,160
Texas employment3,670
State vs national-9.4% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Texas technical writers fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$48,92025TH$58,200MEDIAN$79,06075TH$98,43090TH$120,160

The middle 50% of workers earn between $58,200 and $98,430, with a median of $79,060.

Real disclosed salaries

Technical Writers in Texas: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 21 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $56,472. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level I — entry11$53,000
Level II — qualified6$74,788
Level IV — fully competent4$92,997

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Technical Writers in Texas. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
BAYARDE SERVICES LLCTECHNICAL COMMUNICATION ANALYST4$53,000
Incredible Software Solutions LLCTechnical Writer1$69,576
CYTE LLCTechnical Writer1$56,472
SOMBRA NEXUS LLCTECHNICAL WRITER FOR LOGISTICS & WAREHOUSING MANAGEMENT1$52,708
Chemtex Environmental Laboratory, Inc.Technical Writer1$63,523
PEACHES AND PLATINUM LLCTechnical Communications Analyst1$53,000
KPIT Technologies, Inc.Technical Leader1$90,000
Ruri Software Technologies LLCTechnical Writer1$65,300
NETSOLUTION CONSULT INCTechnical Communications Analyst1$53,000
Long Hing Wholesale Express LLCContent Developer1$52,000

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Technical Writer at Incredible Software Solutions LLC
    $69,576
    DallasWage Level IIDecided Aug 15, 2025I-200-25221-232354
  • Technical Writer at CYTE LLC
    $56,472
    KATYWage Level IDecided Jun 27, 2025I-200-25171-116681
  • TECHNICAL WRITER FOR LOGISTICS & WAREHOUSING MANAGEMENT at SOMBRA NEXUS LLC
    $52,708
    DALLASWage Level IDecided Jun 18, 2025I-200-25162-079155
  • Technical Writer at Chemtex Environmental Laboratory, Inc.
    $63,523
    Port ArthurWage Level IIDecided Jun 11, 2025I-200-25155-052335
  • TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION ANALYST at BAYARDE SERVICES LLC
    $53,000
    ArlingtonWage Level IDecided Jun 10, 2025I-200-25154-047055
  • Technical Communications Analyst at PEACHES AND PLATINUM LLC
    $53,000
    LEWISVILLEWage Level IDecided Jun 10, 2025I-200-25154-044628
  • TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION ANALYST at BAYARDE SERVICES LLC
    $53,000
    ArlingtonWage Level IDecided Jun 10, 2025I-200-25154-047003
  • Technical Leader at KPIT Technologies, Inc.
    $90,000
    ArlingtonWage Level IIDecided Jun 6, 2025I-200-25151-038194

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

By seniority

Technical Writers pay by experience level in Texas

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Specialties

Technical Writers specialties in Texas

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 11 certified offers. The most common variant is Technical Writer at a median of $65,300.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
Technical WriterIncredible Software Solutions LLC7$65,300
TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION ANALYSTBAYARDE SERVICES LLC4$53,000

Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.

Pay by industry

Technical Writers in Texas, by industry

Median offered wage across 21 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Professional services leads with a median of $53,000.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Professional servicesBAYARDE SERVICES LLC8$53,000
Technology and softwareIncredible Software Solutions LLC7$69,576
Retail and wholesaleLong Hing Wholesale Express LLC2$66,000
ManufacturingTesla, Inc.2$88,999
HealthcareCYTE LLC1$56,472
Transportation and logisticsSOMBRA NEXUS LLC1$52,708

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Texas over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Median annual wage, Texas2023 to 2024
$72,7602023$79,0602024

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    Less than 5 years

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Writing

    Basic skill

    4.9 / 5
  • English Language

    Knowledge

    4.8 / 5
  • Computers and Electronics

    Knowledge

    4.3 / 5
  • Written Expression

    Ability

    4.3 / 5
  • Written Comprehension

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Reading Comprehension

    Basic skill

    4.1 / 5
  • Near Vision

    Ability

    4.0 / 5
  • Oral Comprehension

    Ability

    3.9 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.

  2. 02

    Maintain records and files of work and revisions.

  3. 03

    Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel.

  4. 04

    Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.

  5. 05

    Interview production and engineering personnel and read journals and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.

  6. 06

    Develop or maintain online help documentation.

  7. 07

    Assist in laying out material for publication.

  8. 08

    Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+0.9%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Slower than average

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Technical Writers in Texas?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Technical Writers in Texas is $79,060.
How does Texas compare to the national median for Technical Writers?
The Texas median is -9.4% versus the BLS national figure of $87,266.
What is the salary range for Technical Writers in Texas?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $48,920 and the 90th-percentile at $120,160, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Technical Writers a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 0.9% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Technical Writers?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.