Technical Writers Salary in Texas

Technical writers in Texas earn the most in Austin (average $93,970 a year) and the least in El Paso ($68,600), across the 5 Texas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the technical writers average at $88,140 and the median at $82,750 for 3,340 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $96,970.

Technical Writers average salary by city in Texas

Austin$93,970
Houston$91,110
Dallas$88,540
San Antonio$84,930
El Paso$68,600

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Austin	$93,970	$88,360	$65,930	$74,938	98
Houston	$91,110	$87,360	$69,590	$72,926	99
Dallas	$88,540	$86,520	$64,990	$71,118	103
San Antonio	$84,930	$82,520	$63,720	$68,578	95
El Paso	$68,600	$62,830	$45,500	$57,090	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. 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 Texas

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.

Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.