Technical Writers Salary in Oregon

Technical writers in Oregon earn the most in Portland (average $94,660 a year) and the least in Salem ($88,310), across the 3 Oregon metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the technical writers average at $95,890 and the median at $84,000 for 590 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $96,970.

Technical Writers average salary by city in Oregon

Portland$94,660
Eugene$89,430
Salem$88,310

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Portland	$94,660	$81,540	$70,640	$68,442	105
Eugene	$89,430	$77,210	$70,180	$65,220	102
Salem	$88,310	$84,000	$70,880	$64,530	104

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax 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

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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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