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How much does a Technical Writer make? Updated Jul 29, 2021
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$67,378 /yr
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The national average salary for Technical Writer is $67,378 per year in United States. Filter by location to see Technical Writer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 4687 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Technical Writer employees.
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4.3 ★
Technical Writer
$113,257 /yr Range: $91K - $133K 3.2 ★
Technical Writer
$52,278 /yr Range: $46K - $79K 3.4 ★
Technical Writer
$93,336 /yr Range: $63K - $96K 3.5 ★
Technical Writer
$66,843 /yr Range: $40K - $83K 4.5 ★
Technical Writer
$108,522 /yr Range: $50K - $190K 4.4 ★
Technical Writer
$69,710 /yr Range: $67K - $73K 4.4 ★
Technical Writer
$91,664 /yr Range: $76K - $105K 3.8 ★
Technical Writer
$102,589 /yr Range: $78K - $117K 4 ★
Technical Writer
$67,887 /yr Range: $43K - $114K 3.7 ★
Technical Writer
$85,432 /yr Range: $52K - $173K 4.3 ★
Technical Writer
$125,410 /yr Range: $74K - $125K 3.9 ★
Technical Writer - Hourly Contractor
$36 /hr Range: $19 - $55 4.1 ★
Technical Writer
$58,488 /yr Range: $39K - $88K 3.7 ★
Technical Writer
$54,426 /yr Range: $52K - $77K 4.1 ★
Technical Writer
$69,500 /yr Range: $56K - $87K 3.3 ★
Technical Writer
$67,920 /yr Range: $49K - $117K 3.4 ★
Technical Writer
$62,326 /yr Range: $29K - $100K 3.5 ★
Technical Writer
$44,130 /yr Range: $35K - $57K 3.8 ★
Technical Writer
$79,127 /yr Range: $64K - $114K 3.8 ★
Technical Writer
$53,054 /yr Range: $50K - $56K Download as data Table
Technical Writer Salaries Job Title Salary Apple Technical Writer salaries - 154 salaries reported $113,257/yr Epic Technical Writer salaries - 73 salaries reported $52,278/yr Wipro Technical Writer salaries - 65 salaries reported $93,336/yr Aerotek Technical Writer salaries - 61 salaries reported $66,843/yr Google Technical Writer salaries - 55 salaries reported $108,522/yr ServiceNow Technical Writer salaries - 42 salaries reported $69,710/yr MathWorks Technical Writer salaries - 35 salaries reported $91,664/yr Amazon Technical Writer salaries - 24 salaries reported $102,589/yr SAIC Technical Writer salaries - 24 salaries reported $67,887/yr Oracle Technical Writer salaries - 22 salaries reported $85,432/yr Cisco Systems Technical Writer salaries - 22 salaries reported $125,410/yr TEKsystems Technical Writer salaries - 20 salaries reported $36/hr Lockheed Martin Technical Writer salaries - 19 salaries reported $58,488/yr Larsen & Toubro Technical Writer salaries - 19 salaries reported $54,426/yr Medtronic Technical Writer salaries - 18 salaries reported $69,500/yr Hewlett-Packard Technical Writer salaries - 17 salaries reported $67,920/yr Fiserv Technical Writer salaries - 17 salaries reported $62,326/yr Reynolds and Reynolds Technical Writer salaries - 16 salaries reported $44,130/yr Boeing Technical Writer salaries - 15 salaries reported $79,127/yr National Instruments Technical Writer salaries - 15 salaries reported $53,054/yr
Frequently asked questions about a Technical Writer salaries How much does a Technical Writer in United States make? The national average salary for a Technical Writer is $67,378 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Technical Writer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 4687 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Technical Writer employees.
What is the highest salary for a Technical Writer in United States? What is the lowest salary for a Technical Writer in United States? What is the a Technical Writer career path and salary trajectory?
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 Reno, NV Area area reported making $60,000 per year
Job Highlights
10+ years experience
Reno, NV Area area
Full-time
1001 to 5000 employees
Subsidiary or Business Segment
A Technical Editor/Writer in the Washington, DC Area area reported making $64,147 per year
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Washington, DC Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
Government
A Technical Writer in the Charlotte, NC Area area reported making $40 per hour
Job Highlights
10+ years experience
Charlotte, NC Area area
Contract
A Technical Writer in the Kansas City, MO Area area reported making $30 per hour
Job Highlights
3-4 years experience
Kansas City, MO Area area
Contract
5001 to 10000 employees
Company - Private
A Technical Writer in the Pittsburgh, PA Area area reported making $65,000 per year
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Pittsburgh, PA Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
Company - Public
A Technical Writer in the Washington, DC Area area reported making $61,000 per year
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Washington, DC Area area
Full-time
1001 to 5000 employees
Company - Private
A Technical Writer in the Seattle, WA Area area reported making $128,000 per year
Job Highlights
8-10 years experience
Seattle, WA Area area
Contract
10000+ employees
Company - Public
A Technical Writer in the Los Angeles, CA Area area reported making $120,000 per year
Job Highlights
3-4 years experience
Los Angeles, CA Area area
Full-time
51 to 200 employees
Company - Private
A Technical Writer in the Seattle, WA Area area reported making $52,000 per year
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Seattle, WA Area area
Full-time
501 to 1000 employees
Company - Private
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