Technical Writing salaries
Average salary
$99–140.2K/ year
25th percentile
$65K
Median
$108K
75th percentile
$180.4K
Based on
75 jobs
Salary by seniority
| Level | Average | Board baseline | vs. board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $56.4–69.6K | $57.3–82.2K | -10% |
| Associate | $57.5–83.4K | $75.3–105.9K | -22% |
| Mid-level | $82.5–116K | $84.9–124.9K | -5% |
| Senior | $120.6–172.5K | $115.3–170.4K | +3% |
Top companies
Top locations
US
United States
44 jobs
$103.4–151.5K
VU
Virginia, United States
15 jobs
$100.4–157.9K
DO
District of Columbia, United States
7 jobs
$74.7–127.4K
WD
Washington, DC, United States
7 jobs
$74.7–127.4K
AV
Arlington, VA, United States
6 jobs
$86.4–162.3K
CI
Chicago, IL, United States
4 jobs
$75–96.8K
IU
Illinois, United States
4 jobs
$75–96.8K
C
Canada
3 jobs
$60.5–76.2K
MU
Maryland, United States
3 jobs
$143.1–175.5K
OC
Ontario, Canada
3 jobs
$60.5–76.2K
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary for Technical Writing?
- The average salary for Technical Writing is $99,042.00 – $140,225.00 per year, based on 75 job postings on this board that disclose pay.
- How is the salary figure for Technical Writing calculated?
- These figures are aggregated from current and recent job postings on this board that disclose pay, then averaged across roles. They are estimates, not guarantees of compensation.