Technical Writers pay range in Peoria
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,540 a year or less, while the top 10% make $100,720 or more. The middle half of technical writers in Peoria earn between $80,370 and $95,940.
- $69K10th
- $80K25th
- $87KMedian
- $96K75th
- $101K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $86,940 | $7,245 | $41.80 |
| Median | $87,090 | $7,258 | $41.87 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $80,370 | $6,698 | $38.64 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $95,940 | $7,995 | $46.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Technical Writers pay in Peoria vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Technical writers in Peoria earn 6% less than the Illinois average ($92,610) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($96,970). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $90,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria | $86,940 | $87,090 | $68,540 | $100,720 | 40 |
| Illinois | $92,610 | $88,700 | $58,800 | $130,890 | 1,040 |
| United States | $96,970 | $90,390 | $57,440 | $145,270 | 45,500 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Technical Writers salary after taxes in Peoria
On the average salary of $86,940, a single filer in Peoria takes home about $65,830 a year, or $5,486 a month and $2,532 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Peoria a good place for technical writers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Peoria area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.2), so the average $86,940 buys what about $95,297 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Peoria ($49,590). A typical home costs $172,742, or 2.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Technical Writers salary in other Illinois cities
Peoria ranks 2nd of 2 Illinois metro areas for this job; Chicago pays the most ($93,820).
- Chicago$93,820
- Peoria$86,940
Highest-paying cities for technical writers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($139,970).
- San Jose, CA$139,970
- San Francisco, CA$137,560
- Santa Rosa, CA$127,330
- Boulder, CO$115,710
- Boston, MA$115,210
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Technical Writers salary in Peoria: questions
How much do technical writers make an hour in Peoria?
$41.80 an hour on average, and $41.87 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level technical writers salary in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,540 a year and the 25th percentile is $80,370, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the technical writers take-home pay in Peoria?
About $65,830 a year ($5,486 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $86,940.
Do technical writers earn more in Peoria than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($96,970).
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; area Peoria, IL (37900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.75, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.75).
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