The salary statistics and trend of technical writers in the industry of ambulatory health care services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare technical writers salaries in different industries within the health care and social assistance sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $42,590 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $50,140 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $68,470 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $87,120 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $101,410 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for technical writers in the industry of ambulatory health care 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 $101,410. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $68,470. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent technical writers is $42,590.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of technical writers in the industry of Ambulatory Health Care Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $68,470 | -0.23% | 9.45% |
| 2016 | $68,630 | 8.55% | - |
| 2015 | $62,760 | 5.91% | - |
| 2014 | $59,050 | 1.35% | - |
| 2013 | $58,250 | -6.44% | - |
| 2012 | $62,000 | - | - |
The average salaries of technical writers in 20 industries within the health care and social assistance 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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