Technical Writers Salary in Utah

Technical writers in Utah earn the most in Salt Lake City (average $90,490 a year) and the least in Provo ($77,420), across the 4 Utah metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the technical writers average at $85,950 and the median at $80,270 for 570 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $96,970.

Technical Writers average salary by city in Utah

Salt Lake City$90,490
Ogden$89,760
Logan$79,360
Provo$77,420

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Salt Lake City	$90,490	$82,050	$67,900	$68,463	101
Ogden	$89,760	$85,780	$73,610	$67,982	100
Logan	$79,360	$76,540	$54,610	$61,128	96
Provo	$77,420	$74,890	$53,660	$59,850	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Utah's taxpayer credit is estimated with the Tax Commission's withholding formula. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Technical Writers salary in other states

Technical Writers salary by city and state

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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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