The salary statistics and trend of technical writers in the industry of independent artists, writers, and performers are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare technical writers salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $43,270 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $54,230 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $69,880 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $83,020 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $101,710 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for technical writers in the industry of independent artists, writers, and performers. 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 $101,710. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $69,880. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent technical writers is $43,270.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of technical writers in the industry of Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $69,880 | -0.06% | 15.48% |
| 2016 | $69,920 | 0.20% | - |
| 2015 | $69,780 | 10.43% | - |
| 2014 | $62,500 | -0.72% | - |
| 2013 | $62,950 | 6.18% | - |
| 2012 | $59,060 | - | - |
The average salaries of technical writers in five industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of technical writers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers | |
| Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | |
| Performing Arts Companies | |
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | |
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | |
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