The salary statistics and trend of technical writers in the industry of miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare technical writers salaries in different industries within the wholesale trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $27,950 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $40,620 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $47,010 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $62,200 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $73,100 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for technical writers in the industry of miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers. 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 $73,100. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $47,010. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent technical writers is $27,950.
The average salaries of technical writers in four industries within the wholesale trade sector are shown in Table 3. It is noted that with a salary of $47,010, the miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers industry is the lowest paying industry for technical writers within the sector of wholesale trade. For salary information of technical writers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Household Appliances and Electrical and Electronic Goods Merchant Wholesalers | |
| Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers | |
| Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers | |
| Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers | |
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