What are the main factors that influence a Technical Communicator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Technical Communicator's salary?

A Technical Communicator's salary grows with experience: starting around $80,639 for beginners, reaching about $85,684 at mid-level, and approach $86,935 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Technical Communicator?

Technical Communicator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Technical Communicator roles are District of Columbia $89,919, California $89,578, Massachusetts $88,384. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Technical Communicator roles make?

Salaries for Technical Communicator level roles vary by specialization: Technical Lead: $155,894; Technical Supervisor: $140,507; Technical Director: $122,402; Technical Coordinator: $117,768; Technical Illustrator: $71,156.

Technical Communicator Salary in Delaware

How much does a Technical Communicator make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Technical Communicator in Delaware is $82,244 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

However, a Technical Communicator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,259
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,281 to $92,721
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,120

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Technical Communicator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,721	$7,727	$1,783	$45
Average	$82,244	$6,854	$1,582	$40
25th Percentile	$73,281	$6,107	$1,409	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Technical Communicator Salaries

A Technical Communicator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Technical Communicator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Technical Communicator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $80,639
Early Career (1-2 years): $82,244
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $85,684
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $86,154
Expert (over 8 years): $86,935

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Technical Communicator	$80,639
Intermediate Level Technical Communicator	$82,244
Senior Level Technical Communicator	$85,684
Specialist Level Technical Communicator	$86,154
Expert Level Technical Communicator	$86,935

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How Do Technical Communicator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Technical Communicators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $89,919.
California: $89,578.
Massachusetts: $88,384.

District of Columbia $89,919 California $89,578 Massachusetts $88,384 Washington $88,059 New Jersey $88,027 Alaska $87,913 Connecticut $86,792 New York $86,338

Hawaii $84,884 Rhode Island $84,202 Maryland $83,739 Minnesota $83,105 Colorado $82,862 Illinois $82,780 Oregon $82,472 Delaware $82,244

New Hampshire $82,101 Virginia $81,781 Pennsylvania $80,848 Nevada $80,377 North Dakota $80,222 Michigan $79,979 Wisconsin $79,889 Vermont $79,711

Texas $79,215 Maine $79,183 Arizona $79,134 Ohio $79,077 Georgia $78,330 Indiana $77,956 Wyoming $77,883 Utah $77,770

Iowa $77,721 Kansas $77,331 Louisiana $77,217 North Carolina $77,177 Missouri $77,160 Florida $76,844 Montana $76,673 Nebraska $76,511

Kentucky $76,421 South Carolina $76,097 Tennessee $75,894 Idaho $75,812 New Mexico $75,219 Oklahoma $75,090 Alabama $74,610 South Dakota $73,806

Arkansas $73,368 West Virginia $73,132 Mississippi $72,426

Top Paying Cities for Technical Communicators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $85,119
Little Creek: $84,332
Magnolia: $84,681

Lincoln, DE $85,119 Little Creek, DE $84,332 Magnolia, DE $84,681 Milford, DE $85,119 Marydel, DE $84,015 Millsboro, DE $85,119 Millville, DE $85,688 Milton, DE $85,119

Nassau, DE $85,119 Ocean View, DE $85,688 Rehoboth Beach, DE $85,688 Seaford, DE $84,226 Selbyville, DE $85,688 Smyrna, DE $83,917 Viola, DE $84,681 Woodside, DE $84,437

Bear, DE $83,300 Newark, DE $83,333 Claymont, DE $83,398 Delaware City, DE $83,333 Hockessin, DE $83,398 Kirkwood, DE $83,333 Middletown, DE $83,747 Montchanin, DE $83,398

New Castle, DE $83,398 Odessa, DE $83,861 Port Penn, DE $83,105 Rockland, DE $83,398 Saint Georges, DE $83,333 Townsend, DE $83,739 Winterthur, DE $83,398 Lewes, DE $85,119

Wilmington, DE $83,398 Dover, DE $84,291 Dover Afb, DE $84,486 Bethany Beach, DE $85,688 Bethel, DE $84,226 Bridgeville, DE $85,119 Camden Wyoming, DE $84,380 Cheswold, DE $84,096

Clayton, DE $83,885 Dagsboro, DE $85,688 Delmar, DE $84,226 Ellendale, DE $85,119 Felton, DE $85,119 Fenwick Island, DE $85,688 Frankford, DE $85,688 Frederica, DE $85,119

Georgetown, DE $85,119 Greenwood, DE $85,119 Harbeson, DE $85,119 Harrington, DE $85,119 Hartly, DE $83,844 Houston, DE $85,119 Kenton, DE $83,885 Laurel, DE $84,226

Yorklyn, DE $83,398

Technical Communicator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Technical Communicator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$73,281

Average $82,244/year

$92,721

$6,107

Average $6,854/month

$7,727

$1,409

Average $1,582/week

$1,783

$35

Average $40/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,721	$7,727	$1,783	$45
Average	$82,244	$6,854	$1,582	$40
25th Percentile	$73,281	$6,107	$1,409	$35

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