Technical Writers pay range in Spokane
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,470 a year or less, while the top 10% make $124,130 or more. The middle half of technical writers in Spokane earn between $65,660 and $103,570.
- $52K10th
- $66K25th
- $84KMedian
- $104K75th
- $124K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $87,230 | $7,269 | $41.94 |
| Median | $84,300 | $7,025 | $40.53 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $65,660 | $5,472 | $31.57 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $103,570 | $8,631 | $49.79 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Technical Writers pay in Spokane vs. Washington and the U.S.
Technical writers in Spokane earn 21% less than the Washington average ($109,840) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($96,970). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $90,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane | $87,230 | $84,300 | $52,470 | $124,130 | 70 |
| Washington | $109,840 | $104,070 | $60,420 | $169,810 | 1,620 |
| 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.
Technical Writers salary after taxes in Spokane
On the average salary of $87,230, a single filer in Spokane takes home about $70,196 a year, or $5,850 a month and $2,700 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Spokane a good place for technical writers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Spokane area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.3), so the average $87,230 buys what about $86,929 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Spokane ($54,660). A typical home costs $423,842, or 4.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Technical Writers salary in other Washington cities
Spokane ranks 4th of 4 Washington metro areas for this job; Seattle pays the most ($114,910).
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 Spokane: questions
How much do technical writers make an hour in Spokane?
$41.94 an hour on average, and $40.53 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level technical writers salary in Spokane?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,470 a year and the 25th percentile is $65,660, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the technical writers take-home pay in Spokane?
About $70,196 a year ($5,850 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $87,230. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do technical writers earn more in Spokane than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA (44060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.7%.
- 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: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.91, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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