Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Austin, United States
Mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs)s in Austin earn about $92k gross a year ($92k), with most offers between $75k and $110k. Austin has about 1 million residents and is the 13th largest of the 62 United States cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open Technical Writer (QA / Docs) role based here.
Technical Writer (QA / Docs) roles near Austin
No Technical Writer (QA / Docs) listing is based in Austin today, so these are the nearest in United States, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
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Technical Writer Intern (Summer 2027)
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"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.
Technical Writer (QA / Docs) pay by level in Austin
Gross annual pay in USD. Austin is 1.02× the United States median (+2%), which is $90k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $58k | $70k | $86k | $70k | |
| Mid-level | $75k | $92k | $110k | $92k | |
| Senior | $100k | $120k | $150k | $120k | |
| Lead | $120k | $150k | $180k | $150k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Technical Writer (QA / Docs) salary page for Austin.
What a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) does in Austin
Writes the test documentation, runbooks and API docs engineers actually use.
- Write test plans, runbooks and release notes
- Document APIs and keep examples runnable
- Edit specs for testability and clarity
- Maintain docs-as-code pipelines
- Interview engineers and QA to capture tacit knowledge
Skills and stack employers ask for
Tools named most often
Time zone
Austin is on America/Chicago. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 7 h with US East, 2 h with London and 1 h with Central Europe.
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Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Austin: FAQ
How much does a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) earn in Austin?
A mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Austin earns a median of $92k a year ($92k), with a p10 to p90 range of $75k to $110k. Junior pay starts near $70k, senior pay is $120k and leads reach $150k.
Are there Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Austin?
Yes: 1 open Technical Writer (QA / Docs) role is based in Austin right now, 0 of them remote, and 25 in United States. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Austin pay compare with the rest of United States?
Austin ranks 9th of 62 United States cities we track for Technical Writer (QA / Docs) pay, at 1.02x the national median (+2%). The national mid-level median is $90k, so Austin is above it. Against the US it is 2% above the US median of $90k.
What skills do Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Austin ask for?
Writes the test documentation, runbooks and API docs engineers actually use. Typical requirements: Technical writing, Docs-as-code, API documentation, Markdown and Git, Information design. The tools named most often are Jira, Postman.
Can a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) work with US or European teams from Austin?
Austin is on America/Chicago. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 7 h with US East, 2 h with London and 1 h with Central Europe. 80% of Technical Writer (QA / Docs) roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) job in Austin with PassRidge?
Tell us your level and stack in the form on this page. A recruiter sends matching roles with the pay shown upfront; it is free for candidates and nothing goes to an employer without your written OK. Our placement range for Austin starts at the higher of the city and national median.