Technical Writers Salary in Arizona

Technical writers in Arizona earn the most in Phoenix (average $89,840 a year) and the least in Tucson ($77,340), across the 2 Arizona metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the technical writers average at $86,510 and the median at $79,780 for 730 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $96,970.

Technical Writers average salary by city in Arizona

Phoenix$89,840
Tucson$77,340

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Phoenix	$89,840	$83,480	$69,110	$70,180	103
Tucson	$77,340	$75,070	$61,180	$61,699	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Technical Writers salary in other states

Technical Writers salary by city and state

More about pay in Arizona

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-3042.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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