Technical Writers pay in Florida
$92,090avg. a year
$44.28 an hour · 2,550 employed
Technical Writers in Florida earn an average of $92,090 a year. That is $4,880 (5%) less than the U.S. average of $96,970. The best-paying metro area is North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL at $98,460.
$86,240Median pay
$44.28Average hourly
+47%Avg. pay since 2020
#20Of 44 states + D.C.
Top-paying Florida metro areas
Average pay for technical writers by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
170 jobs
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL
$98,460
$47.34 an hour
2560 jobs
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
$94,500
$45.43 an hour
3400 jobs
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
$93,410
$44.91 an hour
4470 jobs
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
$93,350
$44.88 an hour
5200 jobs
Jacksonville, FL
$91,360
$43.92 an hour
690 jobs
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL
$87,880
$42.25 an hour
7190 jobs
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL
$85,180
$40.95 an hour
840 jobs
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL
$83,950
$40.36 an hour
940 jobs
Tallahassee, FL
$83,900
$40.34 an hour
1030 jobs
Gainesville, FL
$74,660
$35.90 an hour
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Technical Writers pay in Florida, charted
Pay over time
Florida, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Florida technical writers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Florida vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $96,970 | $46.62 |
| Florida | $92,090 | $44.28 |
| Alabama | $92,180 | $44.32 |
| Georgia | $82,400 | $39.62 |
Related jobs in Florida
- Public Relations Specialists$71,950
- Editors$77,370
- Interpreters and Translators$58,900
- Writers and Authors$74,890
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$72,580
- Coaches and Scouts$53,780
Average pay, Florida, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do technical writers make in Florida?
The average is $92,090 a year, and the median is $86,240. That is $4,880 (5%) less than the U.S. average of $96,970.
What is the hourly wage in Florida?
$44.28 an hour on average; the median is $41.46.
Where in Florida do they earn the most?
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL ($98,460), followed by Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL ($94,500). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Gainesville, FL ($74,660).
How does Florida rank?
Florida ranks #20 of 45 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 27-3042. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national technical writers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.