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Technical Writers Salary in Boulder, CO (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 140 employed

Annual Mean
$115,710
$55.63/hr
Annual Median
$105,840
$50.89/hr
Bottom 10%
$72,880
$35.04/hr
Top 10%
$169,520
$81.50/hr
Location vs National Average
Boulder, CO
$115,710
Difference
+19.3% vs US avg
US National
$96,970

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$72,880
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$88,520
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$105,840
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$127,410
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$169,520

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$73K

25th

$89K

Median

$106K

75th

$127K

90th

$170K

Boulder, CO has a relatively small Technical Writers workforce (approximately 140 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.

In Boulder, CO, Technical Writers salaries range from $72,880 at the 10th percentile to $169,520 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $96,640 (91% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.