The salary statistics and trend of technical writers in the industry of other miscellaneous 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 | $35,080 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $43,820 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $58,550 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $72,760 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $85,470 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for technical writers in the industry of other miscellaneous 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 $85,470. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $58,550. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent technical writers is $35,080.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of technical writers in the industry of Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $58,550 | 4.53% | 2.12% |
| 2016 | $55,900 | -4.78% | - |
| 2015 | $58,570 | -1.55% | - |
| 2014 | $59,480 | 1.75% | - |
| 2013 | $58,440 | 1.93% | - |
| 2012 | $57,310 | - | - |
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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