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

A Technical Writer 's salary grows with experience: a Technical Writer II (2-4 years)earns $77,053, a Technical Writer III (4-7 years)earns $96,727, a Technical Writer IV (7+ years)earns $113,453, a Technical Writing Supervisor (7+ years)earns $107,343, a Technical Writing Manager (7+ years)earns $122,461,

What are the highest paying states for a Technical Writer IV?

Technical Writer IV salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Technical Writer IV roles are District of Columbia $125,615, California $125,139, Massachusetts $123,471. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Technical Writer roles make?

Salaries for Technical Writer level roles vary by specialization: Clinical Study Medical Writer IV: $178,000; Medical Writer and Editor IV: $177,990; Medical Research Writer IV: $177,970; Medical Writer IV: $177,969; Database Report Writer IV: $128,004.

How do different companies affect a Technical Writer IV's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Technical Writer IV roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Technical Writer IV Salary in the United States

How much does a Technical Writer IV make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Technical Writer IV in the United States is $113,453 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $123,599
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $104,983 to $118,764
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $97,272

10% $97,272

50% (Median) $113,453

90% $123,599

Technical Writer IV Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,764	$9,897	$2,284	$57
Average	$113,453	$9,454	$2,182	$55
25th Percentile	$104,983	$8,749	$2,019	$50

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Key Factors That Influence Technical Writer IV Salaries

A Technical Writer IV'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Technical Writer IV Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Technical Writer IV'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:

Technical Writer II (2-4 years): $77,053
Technical Writer III (4-7 years): $96,727
Technical Writer IV (7+ years): $113,453
Technical Writing Supervisor (7+ years): $107,343
Technical Writing Manager (7+ years): $122,461

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Technical Writer II	2-4 years	$77,053
Technical Writer III	4-7 years	$96,727
Technical Writer IV	7+ years	$113,453
Technical Writing Supervisor	7+ years	$107,343
Technical Writing Manager	7+ years	$122,461

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How Do Technical Writer IVs 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 Writer IVs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $125,615.
California: $125,139.
Massachusetts: $123,471.

District of Columbia $125,615 California $125,139 Massachusetts $123,471 Washington $123,017 New Jersey $122,972 Alaska $122,813 Connecticut $121,247 New York $120,612

Hawaii $118,581 Rhode Island $117,628 Maryland $116,981 Minnesota $116,096 Colorado $115,756 Illinois $115,643 Oregon $115,212 Delaware $114,894

New Hampshire $114,694 Virginia $114,247 Pennsylvania $112,942 Nevada $112,284 North Dakota $112,069 Michigan $111,729 Wisconsin $111,604 Vermont $111,354

Texas $110,662 Maine $110,617 Arizona $110,549 Ohio $110,469 Georgia $109,425 Indiana $108,904 Wyoming $108,801 Utah $108,643

Iowa $108,575 Kansas $108,030 Louisiana $107,871 North Carolina $107,814 Missouri $107,792 Florida $107,349 Montana $107,111 Nebraska $106,884

Kentucky $106,759 South Carolina $106,305 Tennessee $106,022 Idaho $105,908 New Mexico $105,080 Oklahoma $104,899 Alabama $104,229 South Dakota $103,106

Arkansas $102,493 West Virginia $102,164 Mississippi $101,177

Top Paying Cities for Technical Writer IV

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:

San Jose: $143,098
San Francisco: $141,531
Oakland: $138,549

San Jose, CA $143,098

San Francisco, CA $141,531

Oakland, CA $138,549

New York, NY $130,629

Paramus, NJ $129,040

Queens Village, NY $129,035

Passaic, NJ $128,927

Bergenfield, NJ $128,917

Stamford, CT $128,667

Huntington, NY $128,621

Newark, NJ $127,782

Bridgeport, CT $127,543

Vallejo, CA $127,317

New Brunswick, NJ $127,272

Petaluma, CA $127,204

Middlesex, NJ $126,988

Somerset, NJ $126,909

Santa Cruz, CA $126,761

Boston, MA $126,069

Monterey, CA $125,671

Seattle, WA $125,411

Santa Rosa, CA $125,388

Los Angeles, CA $125,354

Juneau, AK $125,059

Washington, DC $124,934

Orange, CA $124,531

Santa Ana, CA $124,231

Long Beach, CA $124,118

Anaheim, CA $124,095

Anchorage, AK $124,038

Santa Maria, CA $123,698

Everett, WA $123,675

Danbury, CT $123,276

Bremerton, WA $123,119

Tacoma, WA $122,711

New Suffolk, NY $122,708

Sacramento, CA $122,677

Santa Barbara, CA $122,552

Trenton, NJ $122,427

San Diego, CA $122,427

Brockton, MA $122,302

Fairbanks, AK $122,024

Lompoc, CA $121,735

Lowell, MA $121,643

Ventura, CA $121,622

Nashua, NH $121,599

Stockton, CA $121,588

Modesto, CA $120,759

Poughkeepsie, NY $120,510

Olympia, WA $120,294

Kennewick, WA $120,294

New Haven, CT $120,249

Lawrence, MA $119,840

Hartford, CT $119,727

Riverside, CA $119,704

New Bedford, MA $119,591

Richland, WA $119,591

Bakersfield, CA $119,432

San Bernardino, CA $119,387

New Britain, CT $119,375

Atlantic City, NJ $119,375

New London, CT $119,330

Norwich, CT $119,296

Portsmouth, NH $119,273

Boulder, CO $119,033

Portland, OR $118,876

Worcester, MA $118,865

Minneapolis, MN $118,513

Philadelphia, PA $118,354

Honolulu, HI $117,980

Saint Paul, MN $117,925

Vineland, NJ $117,900

Providence, RI $117,571

Chicago, IL $117,242

Bellingham, WA $117,106

Springfield, MA $117,015

Baltimore, MD $116,981

Chico, CA $116,698

Pittsfield, MA $116,391

Manchester, NH $116,176

Spokane, WA $115,677

Denver, CO $115,665

Albany, NY $115,132

Troy, NY $115,087

Nassau, NY $114,965

Schenectady, NY $114,848

Wilmington, DE $114,758

Burlington, VT $114,599

Salem, OR $114,553

Portland, ME $114,202

Yakima, WA $114,088

Rochester, MN $113,737

Reno, NV $113,680

Fresno, CA $113,680

Milwaukee, WI $113,578

Detroit, MI $113,464

Ann Arbor, MI $113,445

Allentown, PA $113,430

Colorado Springs, CO $113,237

Syracuse, NY $113,181

Carson City, NV $113,181

Houston, TX $113,022

Eugene, OR $112,965

Gary, IN $112,829

Springfield, OR $112,738

Bismarck, ND $112,716

Galveston, TX $112,636

Medford, OR $112,466

Fort Collins, CO $112,421

Concord, NH $112,364

Austin, TX $112,330

Mesa, AZ $112,092

Reading, PA $112,080

Phoenix, AZ $112,069

Dallas, TX $112,035

Saint Cloud, MN $111,926

Madison, WI $111,774

Utica, NY $111,468

Rochester, NY $111,286

Des Moines, IA $111,275

Raleigh, NC $111,263

Atlanta, GA $111,093

Battle Creek, MI $111,059

Salt Lake City, UT $111,025

Lancaster, PA $110,855

Harrisburg, PA $110,696

Kansas City, MO $110,583

Champaign, IL $110,560

Kansas City, KS $110,560

Fort Worth, TX $110,549

Columbus, OH $110,529

Boca Raton, FL $110,503

Pittsburgh, PA $110,458

Richmond, VA $110,412

Indianapolis, IN $110,390

Cleveland, OH $110,378

Las Vegas, NV $110,242

Cincinnati, OH $110,242

Petersburg, VA $110,072

Huntsville, AL $109,902

Lansing, MI $109,826

Lebanon, PA $109,811

Pueblo, CO $109,800

Appleton, WI $109,766

Buffalo, NY $109,720

Dayton, OH $109,686

Racine, WI $109,664

Charlotte, NC $109,652

Saint Louis, MO $109,618

York, PA $109,550

Elkhart, IN $109,550

Gastonia, NC $109,529

Billings, MT $109,501

Beaumont, TX $109,471

Lorain, OH $109,448

Benton Harbor, MI $109,425

Toledo, OH $109,403

Binghamton, NY $109,346

Rock Hill, SC $109,335

Rockford, IL $109,278

Springfield, IL $109,233

Elyria, OH $109,221

Fargo, ND $109,221

Flagstaff, AZ $109,142

Fort Lauderdale, FL $109,074

Duluth, MN $109,006

Miami, FL $109,006

Cheyenne, WY $108,926

Grand Forks, ND $108,926

Bangor, ME $108,677

Cedar Rapids, IA $108,552

Durham, NC $108,504

Louisville, KY $108,495

Grand Rapids, MI $108,472

Hialeah, FL $108,461

Casper, WY $108,302

Scranton, PA $108,166

New Orleans, LA $108,132

Virginia Beach, VA $108,121

Akron, OH $108,064

Peoria, IL $107,916

Sarasota, FL $107,894

Nashville, TN $107,814

Omaha, NE $107,814

Green Bay, WI $107,814

Baton Rouge, LA $107,758

Charleston, SC $107,735

Jamestown, NY $107,678

Davenport, IA $107,678

Tucson, AZ $107,622

Saint Petersburg, FL $107,553

Tampa, FL $107,531

Evansville, IN $107,463

Port Arthur, TX $107,463

Bradenton, FL $107,417

Santa Fe, NM $107,213

Orlando, FL $107,009

Clearwater, FL $106,975

Canton, OH $106,737

La Crosse, WI $106,737

Albuquerque, NM $106,669

Newport News, VA $106,657

High Point, NC $106,623

Ogden, UT $106,578

Corpus Christi, TX $106,487

Norfolk, VA $106,419

Laramie, WY $106,419

Rock Island, IL $106,351

Saginaw, MI $106,328

Jacksonville, FL $106,317

Salisbury, NC $106,294

Boise, ID $106,271

Moline, IL $106,215

Fort Myers, FL $106,181

Memphis, TN $106,158

Tulsa, OK $106,101

Waterloo, IA $106,033

Spartanburg, SC $105,920

Lincoln, NE $105,863

Fort Wayne, IN $105,840

Provo, UT $105,829

Cedar Falls, IA $105,693

San Antonio, TX $105,647

Greensboro, NC $105,602

South Bend, IN $105,591

Savannah, GA $105,466

Muskegon, MI $105,421

Birmingham, AL $105,409

Winston Salem, NC $105,354

Lake Charles, LA $105,080

Anderson, IN $105,057

Lexington, KY $105,023

Augusta, GA $104,989

Greenville, SC $104,989

Lima, OH $104,899

Wichita, KS $104,887

Tuscaloosa, AL $104,887

Columbia, SC $104,785

Springfield, OH $104,763

Asheville, NC $104,581

Bloomington, IN $104,502

Knoxville, TN $104,093

Shreveport, LA $104,082

Wilmington, NC $103,934

Roanoke, VA $103,934

Topeka, KS $103,730

Frankfort, KY $103,718

Oklahoma City, OK $103,639

Chillicothe, OH $103,594

Longview, TX $103,583

Melbourne, FL $103,571

Sioux Falls, SD $103,390

Mobile, AL $103,378

Terre Haute, IN $103,333

Altoona, PA $103,265

Amarillo, TX $103,186

Killeen, TX $103,151

Fayetteville, AR $103,061

Chattanooga, TN $103,027

Sioux City, IA $102,925

Idaho Falls, ID $102,902

Lynchburg, VA $102,811

Gainesville, FL $102,664

Portsmouth, OH $102,607

Little Rock, AR $102,584

Lafayette, LA $102,539

Youngstown, OH $102,539

Daytona Beach, FL $102,471

Clarksville, TN $102,459

Pensacola, FL $102,448

Temple, TX $102,440

Hopkinsville, KY $102,108

Erie, PA $102,085

Florence, SC $102,040

Charleston, WV $101,858

Great Falls, MT $101,801

Macon, GA $101,643

Tallahassee, FL $101,631

Fayetteville, NC $101,609

Waco, TX $101,586

Helena, MT $101,506

Pine Bluff, AR $101,463

Vincennes, IN $101,325

Lubbock, TX $101,279

Alamogordo, NM $101,211

Twin Falls, ID $101,109

Rapid City, SD $101,075

Jackson, MS $100,871

Huntington, WV $100,863

Greenville, MS $100,860

Parkersburg, WV $100,744

Montgomery, AL $100,724

Wichita Falls, TX $100,610

Springfield, MO $100,610

Biloxi, MS $100,553

Monroe, LA $100,440

Johnstown, PA $100,361

Sumter, SC $100,315

Columbus, GA $100,304

Pascagoula, MS $100,088

Abilene, TX $100,088

Kingsport, TN $99,793

Albany, GA $99,793

Gulfport, MS $99,759

Alexandria, LA $99,385

Fort Smith, AR $99,101

El Paso, TX $98,795

Las Cruces, NM $98,284

Harlingen, TX $97,996

Pocatello, ID $97,978

Florence, AL $97,831

Brownsville, TX $97,808

Mcallen, TX $97,570

Dothan, AL $97,411

Columbus, MS $96,737

Altus, OK $96,208

Lawton, OK $95,993

Pierre, SD $95,584

What Skills Can Increase a Technical Writer IV's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Presentation (Mentioned in 3.62% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
Adobe (Mentioned in 2.24% Job Postings): A mixture of wet earth and grass made into bricks and dried in the sun, used to build houses. It originated from the oral form of Arabic al-tob, meaning "brick," It is the first materials used to create buildings in the 8th century B.C
HTML (Mentioned in 1.45% Job Postings): A computer language that used in creating, updating and maintaining text, graphics and links in a website.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Presentation	3.62%
Adobe	2.24%
HTML	1.45%

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What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Technical Writer IV's salary.

API: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
UI: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Computer Science: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
API	$130,471	15%
UI	$130,471	15%
Computer Science	$130,471	15%

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Technical Writer IV Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Technical Writer IV salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $126,788. While startup companies pay approximate $107,250.

Technical Writer IV Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$107,250
Growth Stage	51~500	$113,428
Established	501~5000	$122,430
Enterprise	5000+	$126,788

Technical Writer IV Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Technical Writer IV roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Transportation and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Technical Writer positions in Telecom or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Technical Writer IV as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Technical Writer IV

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Transportation	$124,798	$60.0	10%
Software & Networking	$123,664	$59.0	9%
Pharmaceuticals	$122,529	$59.0	8%
MFG Durable	$121,395	$58.0	7%
Internet	$120,260	$58.0	6%

How Education impacts an Technical Writer IV's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Technical Writer IV enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Technical Writer IV with a Bachelor's Degree is between $112,999 and $118,501.

Technical Writer IV Salaries by Degree Level

$119,600
$118,700
$117,800
$116,800
$115,900
$114,900
$114,000
$113,000

Typical Education for Technical Writer IV
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	0.3%
High School	3.5%
Associates	5.6%
Bachelors	51.7%
Masters	35.1%
Doctorate	3.8%

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Technical Writer IV Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Technical Writer IV'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.

$104,983

Average $113,453/year

$118,764

$8,749

Average $9,454/month

$9,897

$2,019

Average $2,182/week

$2,284

$50

Average $55/hour

$57

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,764	$9,897	$2,284	$57
Average	$113,453	$9,454	$2,182	$55
25th Percentile	$104,983	$8,749	$2,019	$50

Technical Writer IV Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Technical Writer IV, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Technical Writing Supervisor role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $107,343 - a projected growth of -5% over your current level.

Salary Trends for Technical Writer IV

Salaries for a Technical Writer IV can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $108,789 in 2023 to around $108,937 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Technical Writer IV salary trends, .

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Most common benefits for Technical Writer IV

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Common company salaries for Technical Writer IV

Here are companies hiring for Technical Writer IV and their salaries, click below for more details.

C $128,509/per year

C R Bard Inc Biotechnology the United States

H $124,697/per year

Henry Schein Canada Biotechnology the United States

N $123,899/per year

Nordex Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $120,416/per year

Nipro Corp Biotechnology the United States

E $115,870/per year

Enovis Biotechnology the United States

A $114,553/per year

Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Biotechnology the United States

M $112,110/per year

MiniMed Inc Biotechnology the United States

L $111,500/per year

Labcorp Drug Development Biotechnology the United States

L $110,229/per year

Life Technologies Corp Biotechnology the United States

Z $106,224/per year

Zimmer Biomet Biotechnology the United States

P $103,077/per year

Promontory Therapeutics Biotechnology the United States

S $102,181/per year

Steris PLC Biotechnology the United States

G $97,274/per year

Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd Biotechnology the United States

E $94,764/per year

Endeavor BioMedicines Biotechnology the United States

R $94,402/per year

Replay Holdings LLC Biotechnology the United States

P $94,235/per year

Pleno Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $93,666/per year

Simulaids Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $88,880/per year

NOIRLab/CAS Biotechnology the United States

O $86,468/per year

Onward Technology Biotechnology the United States

L $84,895/per year

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc Biotechnology the United States

E $84,682/per year

Eyeco Ltd Biotechnology the United States

P $84,523/per year

Paerosol Biotechnology the United States

I $83,525/per year

IONIQ Sciences Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $82,815/per year

Stateside PPE Biotechnology the United States

D $82,041/per year

Digi Bio Biotechnology the United States

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FAQ about Technical Writer IV

1. Where can a Technical Writer IV earn the most?

A Technical Writer IV's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Technical Writer IV earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Technical Writer IV is $143,098.

2. What is the highest pay for Technical Writer IV?

The highest pay for Technical Writer IV is $123,599.

3. What is the lowest pay for Technical Writer IV?

The lowest pay for Technical Writer IV is $97,272.

4. What are the responsibilities of Technical Writer IV?

Creates and publishes technical documentations and manuals. Collects and interprets technical data or information and coordinates layout for publication. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. Typically requires 7+ years of related experience.

5. What industry pays the highest salary for Technical Writer IV?

The Transportation industry offers the highest average compensation for Technical Writer IV roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

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