Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Minneapolis, United States
Technical Writer (QA / Docs) pay in Minneapolis centres on $85k at mid-level, from $69k to $100k. Minneapolis has about 411,000 residents and is the 45th 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 Minneapolis
No Technical Writer (QA / Docs) listing is based in Minneapolis 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.
Documentation Engineer
Staff Technical Writer
Technical Writer II
Technical Writer Intern (Summer 2027)
Junior Technical Writer
Technical Writer
Senior Technical Writer
Lead Technical Writer
"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 Minneapolis
Gross annual pay in USD. Minneapolis is 0.94× the United States median (-6%), which is $90k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $53k | $65k | $79k | $65k | |
| Mid-level | $69k | $85k | $100k | $85k | |
| Senior | $92k | $110k | $140k | $110k | |
| Lead | $110k | $140k | $170k | $140k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Technical Writer (QA / Docs) salary page for Minneapolis.
What a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) does in Minneapolis
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
Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis: FAQ
How much does a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) earn in Minneapolis?
A mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Minneapolis earns a median of $85k a year ($85k), with a p10 to p90 range of $69k to $100k. Junior pay starts near $65k, senior pay is $110k and leads reach $140k.
Are there Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Minneapolis?
Yes: 1 open Technical Writer (QA / Docs) role is based in Minneapolis right now, 1 of them remote, and 25 in United States. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Minneapolis pay compare with the rest of United States?
Minneapolis ranks 22nd of 62 United States cities we track for Technical Writer (QA / Docs) pay, at 0.94x the national median (-6%). The national mid-level median is $90k, so Minneapolis is below it. Against the US it is 6% below the US median of $90k.
What skills do Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?
Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis starts at the higher of the city and national median.