Technical Writers pay range in Colorado Springs
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,560 a year or less, while the top 10% make $135,820 or more. The middle half of technical writers in Colorado Springs earn between $82,300 and $116,040.
- $68K10th
- $82K25th
- $96KMedian
- $116K75th
- $136K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $101,190 | $8,432 | $48.65 |
| Median | $96,100 | $8,008 | $46.20 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $82,300 | $6,858 | $39.57 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $116,040 | $9,670 | $55.79 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Technical Writers pay in Colorado Springs vs. Colorado and the U.S.
Technical writers in Colorado Springs earn 6% less than the Colorado average ($107,560) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($96,970). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $90,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs | $101,190 | $96,100 | $67,560 | $135,820 | 210 |
| Colorado | $107,560 | $100,610 | $69,730 | $160,950 | 1,320 |
| 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 Colorado Springs
On the average salary of $101,190, a single filer in Colorado Springs takes home about $76,273 a year, or $6,356 a month and $2,934 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
Is Colorado Springs a good place for technical writers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Colorado Springs area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.7), so the average $101,190 buys what about $100,480 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Colorado Springs ($52,710). A typical home costs $457,300, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Technical Writers salary in other Colorado cities
Colorado Springs ranks 4th of 4 Colorado metro areas for this job; Boulder pays the most ($115,710).
- Boulder$115,710
- Denver$109,310
- Fort Collins$102,380
- Colorado Springs$101,190
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 Colorado Springs: questions
How much do technical writers make an hour in Colorado Springs?
$48.65 an hour on average, and $46.20 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level technical writers salary in Colorado Springs?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,560 a year and the 25th percentile is $82,300, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the technical writers take-home pay in Colorado Springs?
About $76,273 a year ($6,356 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $101,190. Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
Do technical writers earn more in Colorado Springs than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more 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 Colorado Springs, CO (17820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- 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). Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.26, this job is 2.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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