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Technical Writers PERM Salary
Wages offered on certified PERM labor certifications for technical writers, decided in fiscal year 2026 through Jun 30, 2026.
- Certified filings
- 21
- FY 2026 through Q3
- Median offered wage
- $109,000
- Middle half $76,898 to $130,000
- Certified rate
- 100.0%
- 0 denied
- Median, all workers
- $90,390
- BLS OEWS, May 2025
Top employers
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| # | Employer | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The MathWorks, Inc. | 2 | Too few filings |
| 2 | Adare Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | Too few filings |
| 3 | Aviatrix Systems, Inc. | 1 | Too few filings |
| 4 | Azimuth Industrial Company, Inc. | 1 | Too few filings |
| 5 | eWorkplace Manufacturing, Inc. | 1 | Too few filings |
| 6 | Gap Inc. | 1 | Too few filings |
| 7 | Law Offices of Deacon Zhang, P.C. | 1 | Too few filings |
| 8 | Law Offices of Michael J. Zhang | 1 | Too few filings |
| 9 | Leica Biosystems Richmond, INC. | 1 | Too few filings |
| 10 | Lucid Group USA, Inc. | 1 | Too few filings |
| 11 | MediaMosaic, Inc. | 1 | Too few filings |
| 12 | Medscape LLC | 1 | Too few filings |
| 13 | Merrifield Granite & Marble | 1 | Too few filings |
| 14 | OKBL USA Technology Inc. | 1 | Too few filings |
| 15 | Palo Alto Networks, Inc. | 1 | Too few filings |
| 16 | Pluto INC. | 1 | Too few filings |
| 17 | Red Hat, Inc. | 1 | Too few filings |
| 18 | Salt & Pepper Clothing, INC. | 1 | Too few filings |
| 19 | University of New Mexico | 1 | Too few filings |
| 20 | Zoox Inc. | 1 | Too few filings |
By work state
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| State | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $105,750 |
| Illinois | 1 | Not reported |
| Massachusetts | 1 | Not reported |
| Michigan | 1 | Not reported |
| North Carolina | 1 | Not reported |
| New Jersey | 1 | Not reported |
| New Mexico | 1 | Not reported |
| Ohio | 1 | Not reported |
| Virginia | 1 | Not reported |
| Washington | 1 | Not reported |
Top work cities
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| # | City | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Industry, CA | 2 | Too few filings |
| 2 | Santa Clara, CA | 2 | Too few filings |
| 3 | Albuquerque, NM | 1 | Too few filings |
| 4 | Foster City, CA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 5 | Irvine, CA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 6 | Lorton, VA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 7 | Newark, NJ | 1 | Too few filings |
| 8 | Newark, CA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 9 | Novi, MI | 1 | Too few filings |
| 10 | Raleigh, NC | 1 | Too few filings |
| 11 | Renton, WA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 12 | Richmond, IL | 1 | Too few filings |
| 13 | San Francisco, CA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 14 | San Jose, CA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 15 | Union City, CA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 16 | Vandalia, OH | 1 | Too few filings |
| 17 | Vernon, CA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 18 | West Hollywood, CA | 1 | Too few filings |
Job titles employers used
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| # | Job title | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technical Writer | 5 | $95,000 |
| 2 | Sr. Technical Writer | 2 | Too few filings |
| 3 | Business Editors | 1 | Too few filings |
| 4 | Content Writer | 1 | Too few filings |
| 5 | Corporate Writer | 1 | Too few filings |
| 6 | Director, Content Development | 1 | Too few filings |
| 7 | Engineering Technical Writer | 1 | Too few filings |
| 8 | Faculty Research Support Officer | 1 | Too few filings |
| 9 | Lead, Language Technologies | 1 | Too few filings |
| 10 | Legal Technical Writer | 1 | Too few filings |
| 11 | Proposal Manager | 1 | Too few filings |
| 12 | Senior Consultant | 1 | Too few filings |
| 13 | Senior Technical Writer | 1 | Too few filings |
| 14 | Sr. IVD Medical Writer | 1 | Too few filings |
| 15 | Staff Technical Writer (ME86) | 1 | Too few filings |
| 16 | Technical Program Manager, Accessibility and Compliance | 1 | Too few filings |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the PERM salary for technical writers?
- The median wage offered on certified PERM labor certifications for technical writers was $109,000 a year in FY 2026 through Q3; the middle half ranged from $76,898 to $130,000.
- How does that compare with all technical writers?
- BLS reports a median of $90,390 a year for all technical writers in the U.S. (May 2025). Filings cover specific jobs at specific employers and locations, so the two are not directly comparable.