Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Tampa, United States
A mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Tampa earns a median of $80k a year ($80k gross). Tampa has about 415,000 residents and is the 43rd 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 Tampa.
Technical Writer (QA / Docs) roles near Tampa
No Technical Writer (QA / Docs) listing is based in Tampa 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.
Staff Technical Writer
Technical Writer II
Technical Writer Intern (Summer 2027)
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 Tampa
Gross annual pay in USD. Tampa is 0.89× the United States median (-11%), which is $90k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $50k | $61k | $75k | $61k | |
| Mid-level | $66k | $80k | $98k | $80k | |
| Senior | $87k | $110k | $130k | $110k | |
| Lead | $110k | $130k | $160k | $130k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Technical Writer (QA / Docs) salary page for Tampa.
What a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) does in Tampa
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
Tampa 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.
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Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Tampa: FAQ
How much does a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) earn in Tampa?
A mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Tampa earns a median of $80k a year ($80k), with a p10 to p90 range of $66k to $98k. Junior pay starts near $61k, senior pay is $110k and leads reach $130k.
Are there Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Tampa?
No Technical Writer (QA / Docs) listing is based in Tampa 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 Tampa pay compare with the rest of United States?
Tampa ranks 41st of 62 United States cities we track for Technical Writer (QA / Docs) pay, at 0.89x the national median (-11%). The national mid-level median is $90k, so Tampa is below it. Against the US it is 11% below the US median of $90k.
What skills do Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Tampa 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 Tampa?
Tampa 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 Tampa 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 Tampa starts at the higher of the city and national median.