Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Washington DC, United States
Technical Writer (QA / Docs) pay in Washington DC centres on $95k at mid-level, from $78k to $120k. Washington DC has about 690,000 residents and is the 20th 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 Washington DC
No Technical Writer (QA / Docs) listing is based in Washington DC 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.
Technical Writer - Active TS/SCI with CI Poly
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 Washington DC
Gross annual pay in USD. Washington DC is 1.06× the United States median (+6%), which is $90k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $60k | $73k | $89k | $73k | |
| Mid-level | $78k | $95k | $120k | $95k | |
| Senior | $100k | $130k | $150k | $130k | |
| Lead | $130k | $150k | $190k | $150k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Technical Writer (QA / Docs) salary page for Washington DC.
What a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) does in Washington DC
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
Washington DC 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 Washington DC: FAQ
How much does a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) earn in Washington DC?
A mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Washington DC earns a median of $95k a year ($95k), with a p10 to p90 range of $78k to $120k. Junior pay starts near $73k, senior pay is $130k and leads reach $150k.
Are there Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Washington DC?
Yes: 1 open Technical Writer (QA / Docs) role is based in Washington DC 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 Washington DC pay compare with the rest of United States?
Washington DC ranks 6th of 62 United States cities we track for Technical Writer (QA / Docs) pay, at 1.06x the national median (+6%). The national mid-level median is $90k, so Washington DC is above it. Against the US it is 6% above the US median of $90k.
What skills do Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Washington DC 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 Washington DC?
Washington DC 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 Washington DC 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 Washington DC starts at the higher of the city and national median.