The salary statistics and trend of technical writers in the industry of data processing, hosting, and related services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare technical writers salaries in different industries within the information sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $41,830 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $54,200 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $69,840 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $90,080 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $115,600 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for technical writers in the industry of data processing, hosting, and related services. 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 $115,600. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $69,840. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent technical writers is $41,830.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of technical writers in the industry of Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $69,840 | 0.36% | 5.51% |
| 2016 | $69,590 | 0.32% | - |
| 2015 | $69,370 | 3.83% | - |
| 2014 | $66,710 | -5.31% | - |
| 2013 | $70,250 | 6.06% | - |
| 2012 | $65,990 | - | - |
The average salaries of technical writers in 16 industries within the information 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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