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Technical Writers Salary in Syracuse, NY (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 80 employed

Annual Mean
$88,760
$42.67/hr
Annual Median
$84,520
$40.63/hr
Bottom 10%
$60,660
$29.16/hr
Top 10%
$124,070
$59.65/hr
Location vs National Average
Syracuse, NY
$88,760
Difference
-8.5% vs US avg
US National
$96,970

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$60,660
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$64,290
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$84,520
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$106,500
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$124,070

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$61K

25th

$64K

Median

$85K

75th

$107K

90th

$124K

Syracuse, NY has a relatively small Technical Writers workforce (approximately 80 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.

In Syracuse, NY, Technical Writers salaries range from $60,660 at the 10th percentile to $124,070 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $63,410 (75% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.

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