Technical Writers Salary in Illinois

Technical writers in Illinois earn the most in Chicago (average $93,820 a year) and the least in Peoria ($86,940), across the 2 Illinois metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the technical writers average at $92,610 and the median at $88,700 for 1,040 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $96,970.

Technical Writers average salary by city in Illinois

Chicago$93,820
Peoria$86,940

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Chicago	$93,820	$89,960	$73,150	$70,329	104
Peoria	$86,940	$87,090	$80,370	$65,830	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Technical Writers salary in other states

Technical Writers salary by city and state

More about pay in Illinois

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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