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How much does a User Documentation Specialist I make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a User Documentation Specialist I in the United States is $29 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $26 and $33. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

User Documentation Specialist I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile User Documentation Specialist I Salary $24 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile User Documentation Specialist I Salary $26 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile User Documentation Specialist I Salary $29 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile User Documentation Specialist I Salary $33 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile User Documentation Specialist I Salary $36 US March 26, 2024
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The User Documentation Specialist I produces foundational manuals, release notes, user documentation, and online instructional content. Develops, prepares, and maintains functional, configuration, and user interface documentation for computer software and hardware products. Being a User Documentation Specialist I researches, reviews, and collects all related technical information to be reflected in the documentation. Documents enhancements or changes to a product or process using a standardized style and structure. In addition, User Documentation Specialist I uses a variety of editing, content management, diagramming, screen capture, and other documentation tools. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor. Being a User Documentation Specialist I work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Working as a User Documentation Specialist I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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  1. This Job:

    User Documentation Specialist I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Digital Technical Documentation Specialist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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