Technical Writers pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,390 a year or less, while the top 10% make $132,420 or more. The middle half of technical writers in Minneapolis earn between $71,400 and $105,400.
- $61K10th
- $71K25th
- $86KMedian
- $105K75th
- $132K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $92,800 | $7,733 | $44.62 |
| Median | $86,340 | $7,195 | $41.51 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $71,400 | $5,950 | $34.33 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $105,400 | $8,783 | $50.67 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Technical Writers pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Technical writers in Minneapolis earn 5% more than the Minnesota average ($88,770) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($96,970). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $90,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $92,800 | $86,340 | $61,390 | $132,420 | 670 |
| Minnesota | $88,770 | $83,270 | $58,670 | $127,390 | 910 |
| 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 Minneapolis
On the average salary of $92,800, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $69,328 a year, or $5,777 a month and $2,666 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $70,115 | $5,843 |
| Working in MN | $69,328 | $5,777 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for technical writers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $92,800 buys what about $88,531 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Technical Writers salary in nearby metro areas
- Fargo, ND$79,520
- Dubuque, IA$67,330
- Cedar Rapids, IA$74,620
- Madison, WI$86,940
- Oshkosh, WI$78,290
- Des Moines, IA$75,770
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 Minneapolis: questions
How much do technical writers make an hour in Minneapolis?
$44.61 an hour on average, and $41.51 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level technical writers salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,390 a year and the 25th percentile is $71,400, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the technical writers take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $69,328 a year ($5,777 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $92,800. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do technical writers earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.9%.
- 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 state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.17, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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