The salary statistics and trend of technical writers in the industry of other information 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 | $47,220 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $56,110 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $70,020 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $97,750 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $122,570 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for technical writers in the industry of other information 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 $122,570. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $70,020. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent technical writers is $47,220.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of technical writers in the industry of Other Information Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $70,020 | -8.91% | 0.10% |
| 2016 | $76,260 | -6.22% | - |
| 2015 | $81,000 | 0.64% | - |
| 2014 | $80,480 | 7.01% | - |
| 2013 | $74,840 | 6.53% | - |
| 2012 | $69,950 | - | - |
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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