Technical Writers Salary in Massachusetts

Technical writers in Massachusetts earn the most in Boston (average $115,210 a year) and the least in Worcester ($103,500), across the 2 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the technical writers average at $114,610 and the median at $109,200 for 1,850 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $96,970.

Technical Writers average salary by city in Massachusetts

Boston$115,210
Worcester$103,500

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boston	$115,210	$111,750	$86,060	$84,440	108
Worcester	$103,500	$98,020	$83,520	$76,787	103

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. 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 Massachusetts

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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