Technical Writers Salary in Virginia

Technical writers in Virginia earn the most in Charlottesville (average $104,820 a year) and the least in Virginia Beach ($84,090), across the 3 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the technical writers average at $97,090 and the median at $93,600 for 2,280 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $96,970.

Technical Writers average salary by city in Virginia

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Charlottesville	$104,820	$93,530	$79,350	$77,358	99
Richmond	$84,420	$79,200	$63,720	$64,179	98
Virginia Beach	$84,090	$79,340	$62,120	$63,966	98

*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 Virginia

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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