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Technical Writer Salary in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington MN-WI (2026)

Increasing complexity in AI ecosystems.

Median Salary: $93,100

Range: $74K – $132K

CoL Tier: Moderate · 3-Year Trend: +4.5% · Source: Vetta Model 2026 (calculated)

Avg Total Comp

$112,700

Experience Level

AI API documentation focus; LLM-adjacent roles command $10-15k premium.

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