Technical Writers Salary in Michigan

Technical writers in Michigan earn the most in Ann Arbor (average $97,120 a year) and the least in Lansing ($82,690), across the 4 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the technical writers average at $90,780 and the median at $85,270 for 970 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $96,970.

Technical Writers average salary by city in Michigan

Ann Arbor$97,120
Detroit$93,130
Grand Rapids$85,070
Lansing$82,690

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Ann Arbor	$97,120	$89,840	$66,520	$73,273	101
Detroit	$93,130	$92,390	$69,370	$68,540	100
Grand Rapids	$85,070	$79,080	$63,060	$64,119	96
Lansing	$82,690	$82,670	$64,660	$62,966	95

*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 Michigan

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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