Technical Writers Salary in Maryland

Technical writers in Maryland earn the most in Baltimore (average $106,110 a year) and the least in Lexington Park ($97,280), across the 2 Maryland metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the technical writers average at $104,800 and the median at $100,990 for 1,780 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $96,970.

Technical Writers average salary by city in Maryland

Baltimore$106,110
Lexington Park$97,280

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Baltimore	$106,110	$102,140	$79,730	$78,643	104
Lexington Park	$97,280	$97,810	$77,000	$72,857	101

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower. 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 Maryland

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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