Technical Writers pay range in Logan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,190 a year or less, while the top 10% make $132,590 or more. The middle half of technical writers in Logan earn between $54,610 and $80,860.
- $47K10th
- $55K25th
- $77KMedian
- $81K75th
- $133K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $79,360 | $6,613 | $38.15 |
| Median | $76,540 | $6,378 | $36.80 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $54,610 | $4,551 | $26.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $80,860 | $6,738 | $38.88 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Technical Writers pay in Logan vs. Utah and the U.S.
Technical writers in Logan earn 8% less than the Utah average ($85,950) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($96,970). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $90,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan | $79,360 | $76,540 | $47,190 | $132,590 | 50 |
| Utah | $85,950 | $80,270 | $50,610 | $132,590 | 570 |
| 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 Logan
On the average salary of $79,360, a single filer in Logan takes home about $61,128 a year, or $5,094 a month and $2,351 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Logan, UT-ID metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ID | $61,562 | $5,130 |
| Working in UT | $61,128 | $5,094 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Utah's taxpayer credit is estimated with the Tax Commission's withholding formula.
Is Logan a good place for technical writers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Logan area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.9), so the average $79,360 buys what about $82,730 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Logan ($46,360). A typical home costs $469,336, or 5.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Technical Writers salary in other Utah cities
Logan ranks 3rd of 4 Utah metro areas for this job; Salt Lake City pays the most ($90,490).
- Salt Lake City$90,490
- Ogden$89,760
- Logan$79,360
- Provo$77,420
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 Logan: questions
How much do technical writers make an hour in Logan?
$38.15 an hour on average, and $36.80 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level technical writers salary in Logan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,190 a year and the 25th percentile is $54,610, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the technical writers take-home pay in Logan?
About $61,128 a year ($5,094 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $79,360. Utah's taxpayer credit is estimated with the Tax Commission's withholding formula.
Do technical writers earn more in Logan than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% less 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 Logan, UT-ID (30860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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). Utah's taxpayer credit is estimated with the Tax Commission's withholding formula.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.44, this job is 2.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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