The salary statistics and trend of technical writers in the industry of individual and family 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 | $33,010 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $38,860 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $50,780 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $59,710 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $72,760 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for technical writers in the industry of individual and family 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 $72,760. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $50,780. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent technical writers is $33,010.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of technical writers in the industry of Individual and Family Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $50,780 | 0.89% | 10.06% |
| 2016 | $50,330 | -1.57% | - |
| 2015 | $51,120 | -12.36% | - |
| 2014 | $57,440 | 13.54% | - |
| 2013 | $49,660 | 8.03% | - |
| 2012 | $45,670 | - | - |
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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