The salary statistics and trend of technical writers in the industry of specialized design services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare technical writers salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $33,500 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $37,590 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $43,630 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $49,320 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $62,260 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for technical writers in the industry of specialized design 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 $62,260. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $43,630. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent technical writers is $33,500.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of technical writers in the industry of Specialized Design Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $43,630 | -111.96% | -53.93% |
| 2016 | $92,480 | 2.76% | - |
| 2015 | $89,930 | 3.27% | - |
| 2014 | $86,990 | 20.32% | - |
| 2013 | $69,310 | 3.10% | - |
| 2012 | $67,160 | - | - |
The average salaries of technical writers in 14 industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of technical writers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.