Technical Writers pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,440 a year or less, while the top 10% make $98,160 or more. The middle half of technical writers in San Juan earn between $32,200 and $65,970.
- $28K10th
- $32K25th
- $47KMedian
- $66K75th
- $98K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,420 | $4,285 | $24.72 |
| Median | $46,950 | $3,912 | $22.57 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $32,200 | $2,683 | $15.48 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $65,970 | $5,498 | $31.72 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Technical Writers pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Technical writers in San Juan earn about the same as the Puerto Rico average ($52,070) and 47% less than the U.S. average ($96,970). At the median the gap is -48% against the U.S. median of $90,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $51,420 | $46,950 | $28,440 | $98,160 | 50 |
| Puerto Rico | $52,070 | $46,950 | $28,440 | $97,070 | 60 |
| 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.
Is San Juan a good place for technical writers? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Technical Writers salary in nearby metro areas
- Miami, FL$94,500
- Palm Bay, FL$85,180
- Orlando, FL$93,350
- Sarasota, FL$98,460
- Deltona, FL$83,950
- Tampa, FL$93,410
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 San Juan: questions
How much do technical writers make an hour in San Juan?
$24.72 an hour on average, and $22.57 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level technical writers salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,440 a year and the 25th percentile is $32,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do technical writers earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 47% 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 San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.9%.
- 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.26, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.26).
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