The salary statistics and trend of technical writers in the industry of computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare technical writers salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $53,070 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $65,370 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $84,490 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $110,350 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $126,380 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for technical writers in the industry of computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) technical writers is $126,380. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $84,490. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent technical writers is $53,070.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of technical writers in the industry of Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $84,490 | 5.81% | 11.69% |
| 2015 | $79,580 | -2.59% | - |
| 2014 | $81,640 | 9.03% | - |
| 2013 | $74,270 | -0.46% | - |
| 2012 | $74,610 | - | - |
The average salaries of technical writers in 53 industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of technical writers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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