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Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Pittsburgh, United States

Mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs)s in Pittsburgh earn about $85k gross a year ($85k), with most offers between $69k and $100k. Pittsburgh has about 304,000 residents and is the 56th largest of the 62 United States cities we list. No Technical Writer (QA / Docs) listing is based here today; United States has 25, and remote roles can be done from Pittsburgh.

$85kmedian · mid-level · gross / year · $85k
p10 $69kp90 $100k
City factor 0.94×Rank 24 of 62
0Open Technical Writer (QA / Docs) roles in Pittsburgh
25Open in United States
$65k–$140kJunior to lead median / yr
8 hDaily overlap with US East
Openings

Technical Writer (QA / Docs) roles near Pittsburgh

No Technical Writer (QA / Docs) listing is based in Pittsburgh 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.

All Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in United States

"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.

Pay by level

Technical Writer (QA / Docs) pay by level in Pittsburgh

Gross annual pay in USD. Pittsburgh is 0.94× the United States median (-6%), which is $90k at mid-level.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (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 Pittsburgh.

The role

What a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) does in Pittsburgh

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

Technical writingDocs-as-codeAPI documentationMarkdown and GitInformation design

Tools named most often

JiraPostman

Time zone

Pittsburgh is on America/New York. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 8 h with US East, 3 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe.

FAQ

Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Pittsburgh: FAQ

How much does a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) earn in Pittsburgh?

A mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh?

No Technical Writer (QA / Docs) listing is based in Pittsburgh today, but United States has 25 and Technical Writer (QA / Docs) roles open to remote candidates in the same time zone are common. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.

How does Pittsburgh pay compare with the rest of United States?

Pittsburgh ranks 24th 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 Pittsburgh is below it. Against the US it is 6% below the US median of $90k.

What skills do Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh?

Pittsburgh is on America/New York. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 8 h with US East, 3 h with London and 2 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 Pittsburgh with PassRidge?

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