Technical Writers pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,660 a year or less, while the top 10% make $130,710 or more. The middle half of technical writers in Providence earn between $77,590 and $105,990.
- $63K10th
- $78K25th
- $92KMedian
- $106K75th
- $131K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $96,130 | $8,011 | $46.22 |
| Median | $92,240 | $7,687 | $44.35 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $77,590 | $6,466 | $37.30 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $105,990 | $8,832 | $50.96 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Technical Writers salary after taxes in Providence
On the average salary of $96,130, a single filer in Providence takes home about $73,469 a year, or $6,122 a month and $2,826 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $73,469 | $6,122 |
| Working in MA | $71,971 | $5,998 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for technical writers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $96,130 buys what about $94,455 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Technical Writers salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$99,610
- Worcester, MA$103,500
- Boston, MA$115,210
- Hartford, CT$100,700
- Manchester, NH$103,890
- Waterbury, CT$89,950
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 Providence: questions
How much do technical writers make an hour in Providence?
$46.22 an hour on average, and $44.35 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level technical writers salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,660 a year and the 25th percentile is $77,590, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the technical writers take-home pay in Providence?
About $73,469 a year ($6,122 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $96,130. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do technical writers earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% less than the U.S. metro average for this job ($99,139).
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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.9%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.86, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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