The salary statistics and trend of technical writers in the industry of semiconductor and other electronic component 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 | $36,000 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $49,530 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $71,970 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $96,680 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $122,320 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for technical writers in the industry of semiconductor and other electronic component 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 $122,320. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $71,970. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent technical writers is $36,000.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of technical writers in the industry of Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $71,970 | -0.72% | 4.60% |
| 2016 | $72,490 | -1.09% | - |
| 2015 | $73,280 | 0.74% | - |
| 2014 | $72,740 | 4.78% | - |
| 2013 | $69,260 | 0.87% | - |
| 2012 | $68,660 | - | - |
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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