Technical Illustrator Salary in the United States

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Technical Illustrator Salary

How much does a Technical Illustrator make in the United States? The average Technical Illustrator salary in the United States is $65,691 as of November 27, 2023, but the range typically falls between $57,355 and $80,544. Salary ranges 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. 

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Technical Illustrator Salaries by Percentile
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10th Percentile Technical Illustrator Salary $49,764 US November 27, 2023
25th Percentile Technical Illustrator Salary $57,355 US November 27, 2023
50th Percentile Technical Illustrator Salary $65,691 US November 27, 2023
75th Percentile Technical Illustrator Salary $80,544 US November 27, 2023
90th Percentile Technical Illustrator Salary $94,066 US November 27, 2023
25% $57,355 10% $49,764 90% $94,066 75% $80,544 $65,691 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Technical Illustrator

Technical Illustrator creates illustrations for use in technical manuals, product specifications, maintenance documents, advertisements, and other media. Utilizes a variety of graphic files, photo images, and sketches to create detailed technical illustrations. Being a Technical Illustrator produces 3-D, cutaway, or exploded views of objects. Familiar and proficient with graphic illustration and CAD software tools. Additionally, Technical Illustrator typically requires an associate degree in art, design, or equivalent. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Technical Illustrator independently performs a wide range of complex duties under general guidance from supervisors. Has gained full proficiency in a broad range of activities related to the job. To be a Technical Illustrator typically requires 5-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2023 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Technical Illustrator Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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