Montana Median
$75,070
per year
Hourly Rate
$36.09
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-17% vs US median
US median $90,390
State Rank
#36 of 45
160 employed here
How much does a Technical Writer make in Montana?
Technical Writers in Montana take home a median of $75,070 annually — roughly $36.09 an hour — which runs 17% below the national median of $90,390.
Within Montana, entry-level pay starts around $65,630 while the top 10% make $89,280 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $73,340 and $75,330 a year.
Technical Writer salary range in Montana
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $65,630 | $31.55 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $73,340 | $35.26 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $75,070 | $36.09 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $75,330 | $36.22 |
|
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $89,280 | $42.92 |
|
How Montana compares
Montana ranks 36th out of 45 states and territories for Technical Writer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Technical Writer salary in other states
New Jersey $122,320District of Columbia $117,810Massachusetts $109,200Washington $104,070California $104,000Rhode Island $102,360Connecticut $101,870Maryland $100,990Colorado $100,610New York $98,310New Hampshire $96,300New Mexico $94,970Virginia $93,600Delaware $90,370Nevada $88,750Illinois $88,700Vermont $87,860Pennsylvania $87,620North Carolina $86,320Florida $86,240Alabama $85,840Michigan $85,270Oregon $84,000Minnesota $83,270Alaska $83,200Texas $82,750South Carolina $82,540Kentucky $81,070Missouri $80,840Utah $80,270Wisconsin $80,030Arizona $79,780Tennessee $79,550Ohio $76,480Indiana $75,510Kansas $73,550Georgia $73,070North Dakota $72,990Oklahoma $69,760Iowa $66,520Mississippi $65,220Louisiana $63,790South Dakota $63,350Arkansas $61,180
Working as a Technical Writer in Montana
Nationally, about 46,000 people work as Technical Writers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Montana pay ($75,070) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Technical Writer make in Montana?
The median Technical Writer salary in Montana is $75,070 per year, or about $36.09 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $65,630 at the entry level to $89,280 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Montana pay compare to the national average?
Montana pays Technical Writers about 17% less than the national median of $90,390. Montana ranks 36th out of 45 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Montana a good state for Technical Writers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $75,070 a year. About 160 Technical Writers are employed in Montana. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Montana?
The highest-paying occupations in Montana include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($560,820), Physician, All Other ($438,850), Radiologist ($360,330), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
← See the national Technical Writer salary report
Related salaries
$74,990
median pay · 22,000 employed
$64,950
median pay · 9,000 employed
$80,960
median pay · 21,000 employed
$58,100
median pay · 70,000 employed
$62,200
median pay · 39,000 employed
$75,240
median pay · 11,000 employed
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.