Technical Writers Salary in Wisconsin

Technical writers in Wisconsin earn the most in Milwaukee (average $90,210 a year) and the least in Oshkosh ($78,290), across the 3 Wisconsin metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the technical writers average at $84,910 and the median at $80,030 for 910 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $96,970.

Technical Writers average salary by city in Wisconsin

Milwaukee$90,210
Madison$86,940
Oshkosh$78,290

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Milwaukee	$90,210	$82,370	$69,280	$68,446	97
Madison	$86,940	$86,180	$69,430	$66,340	97
Oshkosh	$78,290	$74,360	$58,730	$60,768	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Wisconsin

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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