Technical Writers Salary in Pennsylvania

Technical writers in Pennsylvania earn the most in Philadelphia (average $99,800 a year) and the least in Scranton ($77,880), across the 4 Pennsylvania metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the technical writers average at $95,660 and the median at $87,620 for 1,330 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $96,970.

Technical Writers average salary by city in Pennsylvania

Philadelphia$99,800
Allentown$94,580
Harrisburg$88,820
Scranton$77,880

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Philadelphia	$99,800	$92,330	$70,410	$75,975	103
Allentown	$94,580	$90,230	$67,110	$72,463	100
Harrisburg	$88,820	$80,610	$65,040	$68,588	99
Scranton	$77,880	$71,580	$49,330	$61,228	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included. 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 Pennsylvania

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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