Technical Writers pay range in Charlottesville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,920 a year or less, while the top 10% make $160,040 or more. The middle half of technical writers in Charlottesville earn between $79,350 and $122,930.
- $73K10th
- $79K25th
- $94KMedian
- $123K75th
- $160K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $104,820 | $8,735 | $50.39 |
| Median | $93,530 | $7,794 | $44.97 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $79,350 | $6,612 | $38.15 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $122,930 | $10,244 | $59.10 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Technical Writers pay in Charlottesville vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Technical writers in Charlottesville earn 8% more than the Virginia average ($97,090) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($96,970). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $90,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $104,820 | $93,530 | $72,920 | $160,040 | 40 |
| Virginia | $97,090 | $93,600 | $60,930 | $139,470 | 2,280 |
| 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 Charlottesville
On the average salary of $104,820, a single filer in Charlottesville takes home about $77,358 a year, or $6,446 a month and $2,975 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Charlottesville a good place for technical writers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charlottesville area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 99.1), so the average $104,820 buys what about $105,723 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlottesville ($55,180). A typical home costs $473,058, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Technical Writers salary in other Virginia cities
Charlottesville ranks 1st of 3 Virginia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Charlottesville$104,820
- Richmond$84,420
- Virginia Beach$84,090
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 Charlottesville: questions
How much do technical writers make an hour in Charlottesville?
$50.39 an hour on average, and $44.97 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level technical writers salary in Charlottesville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,920 a year and the 25th percentile is $79,350, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the technical writers take-home pay in Charlottesville?
About $77,358 a year ($6,446 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $104,820.
Do technical writers earn more in Charlottesville than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% more 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 Charlottesville, VA (16820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.09, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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