Technical Writers Salary in North Carolina

Technical writers in North Carolina earn the most in Raleigh (average $102,640 a year) and the least in Asheville ($75,290), across the 7 North Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the technical writers average at $91,620 and the median at $86,320 for 2,860 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $96,970.

Technical Writers average salary by city in North Carolina

Raleigh$102,640
Durham$102,150
Wilmington$101,640
Charlotte$90,440
Greensboro$89,160
Winston-Salem$88,120
Asheville$75,290

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Raleigh	$102,640	$93,580	$77,730	$77,451	98
Durham	$102,150	$94,520	$73,000	$77,125	98
Wilmington	$101,640	$93,750	$83,470	$76,787	96
Charlotte	$90,440	$82,610	$70,390	$69,355	97
Greensboro	$89,160	$88,840	$65,950	$68,505	93
Winston-Salem	$88,120	$87,940	$74,830	$67,815	92
Asheville	$75,290	$68,180	$68,180	$59,301	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 North Carolina

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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