The salary statistics and trend of technical writers in the industry of other schools and instruction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare technical writers salaries in different industries within the educational services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $29,020 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $38,000 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $45,420 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $51,390 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $86,720 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for technical writers in the industry of other schools and instruction. 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 $86,720. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $45,420. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent technical writers is $29,020.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of technical writers in the industry of Other Schools and Instruction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $45,420 | -15.87% | -15.87% |
| 2016 | $52,630 | -13.53% | - |
| 2015 | $59,750 | 0.64% | - |
| 2014 | $59,370 | -18.56% | - |
| 2013 | $70,390 | 25.23% | - |
| 2012 | $52,630 | - | - |
The average salaries of technical writers in 18 industries within the educational services 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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