Technical Writers Salary in New Jersey

Technical writers in New Jersey earn the most in Trenton (average $114,500 a year) and the least in Atlantic City ($78,130), across the 2 New Jersey metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the technical writers average at $116,550 and the median at $122,320 for 1,550 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $96,970.

Technical Writers average salary by city in New Jersey

Trenton$114,500
Atlantic City$78,130

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Trenton	$114,500	$117,130	$79,420	$84,277	103
Atlantic City	$78,130	$73,720	$63,970	$61,008	99

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included. 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 New Jersey

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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