Technical Writer Salaries
3,248 Salaries
Updated Sep 18, 2017
National Avg
$60,785*
Washington, DC Area Avg
$60,666*
Your Market Worth
$XX,XXX
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How much does a Technical Writer make? The national average Technical Writer salary is $60,785. Filter by location to see Technical Writer salaries in your area. Salary estimates are based on 436 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Technical Writer employees.
Salaries by Company
Salaries in $ (USD)
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Max
$49,117 per year
$49,117 per year
$74,074 per year
$74,074 per year
$75,501 per year
$75,501 per year
$112,303 per year
$112,303 per year
$49,999 per year
$49,999 per year
$48,262 per year
$48,262 per year
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$97,534 per year
$97,534 per year
$57,440 per year
$57,440 per year
$57,917 per year
$57,917 per year
$86,790 per year
$86,790 per year
$56,969 per year
$56,969 per year
$78,849 per year
$78,849 per year
$40.05 hourly
$40.05 hourly
$56,978 per year
$56,978 per year
$49,736 per year
$49,736 per year
$52,535 per year
$52,535 per year
$73,635 per year
$73,635 per year
$30.25 hourly
$30.25 hourly
$77,228 per year
$77,228 per year
$62,264 per year
$62,264 per year
Recent Salary Reports
Below are the most recent Technical Writer salary reports. Employer name has been removed to protect anonymity.
A Technical Writer/Editor in the Atlanta, GA Area area reported making $24 per hour
Job Highlights
8-10 years experience
Atlanta, GA Area area
Contract
1001 to 5000 employees
Company - Public
A Technical Writer in the Los Angeles, CA Area area reported making $25 per hour
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Los Angeles, CA Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
Company - Public
A Technical Writer in the Portland, OR Area area reported making $42,000 per year
Job Highlights
3-4 years experience
Portland, OR Area area
Full-time
51 to 200 employees
Company - Private
A Technical Writer in the Peoria, IL Area area reported making $34 per hour
Job Highlights
10+ years experience
Peoria, IL Area area
Full-time
201 to 500 employees
Company - Private
A Technical Writer in the New York City, NY Area area reported making $56,718 per year
Job Highlights
5-7 years experience
New York City, NY Area area
Full-time
501 to 1000 employees
Company - Private
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