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

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Technical Writer/Editor?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Technical Writer/Editor roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change A Technical Writer/Editor's salary?

A Technical Writer/Editor's salary grows with experience: a Technical Writer I (0-2 years)earns $63,054, a Technical Writer II (2-4 years)earns $75,782, a Technical Writer/Editor (4-7 years)earns $95,131, a Technical Writer IV (7+ years)earns $111,581, a Technical Writing Supervisor (7+ years)earns $105,572,

What are the highest paying states for a Technical Writer/Editor?

Technical Writer/Editor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Technical Writer/Editor roles are District of Columbia $109,462, California $109,047, Massachusetts $107,593. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Technical Writer/Editor roles make?

Salaries for Technical Writer/Editor level roles vary by specialization: Technical Director: $124,063.

Technical Writer/Editor Salary in Georgia

How much does a Technical Writer/Editor make in Georgia?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Technical Writer/Editor in Georgia is $95,354 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $101,148
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $86,934 to $98,387
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $79,269

10% $79,269

50% (Median) $95,354

90% $101,148

Technical Writer/Editor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,387	$8,199	$1,892	$47
Average	$95,354	$7,946	$1,834	$46
25th Percentile	$86,934	$7,245	$1,672	$42

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Key Factors That Influence Technical Writer/Editor Salaries

A Technical Writer/Editor'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 Writer/Editor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Technical Writer/Editor'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): $63,054
Early Career (1-2 years): $75,782
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $95,131
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $111,581
Expert (over 8 years): $105,572

Levels	Salary
Technical... Level Technical Writer/Editor	$63,054
Technical... Level Technical Writer/Editor	$75,782
Technical... Level Technical Writer/Editor	$95,131
Technical... Level Technical Writer/Editor	$111,581
Technical... Level Technical Writer/Editor	$105,572

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

District of Columbia: $109,462.
California: $109,047.
Massachusetts: $107,593.

District of Columbia $109,462 California $109,047 Massachusetts $107,593 Washington $107,198 New Jersey $107,158 Alaska $107,020 Connecticut $105,656 New York $105,102

Hawaii $103,332 Rhode Island $102,502 Maryland $101,938 Minnesota $101,167 Colorado $100,871 Illinois $100,772 Oregon $100,396 Delaware $100,119

New Hampshire $99,945 Virginia $99,556 Pennsylvania $98,419 Nevada $97,845 North Dakota $97,658 Michigan $97,361 Wisconsin $97,252 Vermont $97,035

Texas $96,432 Maine $96,392 Arizona $96,333 Ohio $96,264 Georgia $95,354 Indiana $94,899 Wyoming $94,810 Utah $94,672

Iowa $94,613 Kansas $94,138 Louisiana $94,000 North Carolina $93,950 Missouri $93,930 Florida $93,545 Montana $93,337 Nebraska $93,139

Kentucky $93,031 South Carolina $92,635 Tennessee $92,388 Idaho $92,289 New Mexico $91,568 Oklahoma $91,409 Alabama $90,826 South Dakota $89,847

Arkansas $89,313 West Virginia $89,027 Mississippi $88,167

Top Paying Cities for Technical Writer/Editors

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:

Attapulgus: $88,421
Kennesaw: $95,354
Kingston: $90,927

Attapulgus, GA $88,421

Kennesaw, GA $95,354

Kingston, GA $90,927

Lebanon, GA $94,305

Lindale, GA $90,295

Marble Hill, GA $91,586

Mount Berry, GA $89,766

Mount Zion, GA $91,748

Nelson, GA $92,892

Rockmart, GA $92,864

Rome, GA $90,065

Roopville, GA $90,879

Rydal, GA $91,354

Shannon, GA $89,969

Silver Creek, GA $90,714

Talking Rock, GA $90,405

Tallapoosa, GA $90,877

Tate, GA $91,969

Taylorsville, GA $92,941

Temple, GA $93,443

Villa Rica, GA $94,130

Waco, GA $91,157

Waleska, GA $92,328

White, GA $92,613

Whitesburg, GA $93,553

Winston, GA $94,466

Woodstock, GA $95,023

Barnesville, GA $89,604

Brooks, GA $92,540

Concord, GA $90,195

Experiment, GA $92,756

Fairburn, GA $95,720

Fayetteville, GA $95,548

Flovilla, GA $90,069

Franklin, GA $90,072

Gay, GA $90,476

Glenn, GA $90,074

Grantville, GA $90,934

Greenville, GA $89,580

Griffin, GA $93,045

Hampton, GA $94,521

Haralson, GA $92,140

Hogansville, GA $89,936

Jackson, GA $91,229

Jenkinsburg, GA $92,177

Jonesboro, GA $95,909

Lagrange, GA $89,112

Manor, GA $87,805

Mershon, GA $87,777

Millwood, GA $87,783

Nahunta, GA $88,717

Nicholls, GA $87,885

Odum, GA $88,121

Offerman, GA $88,119

Patterson, GA $87,859

Saint Marys, GA $91,168

Screven, GA $87,841

Sea Island, GA $88,541

Saint George, GA $91,441

Surrency, GA $87,723

Waresboro, GA $88,116

Waverly, GA $89,370

Waynesville, GA $88,873

West Green, GA $87,816

White Oak, GA $89,554

Woodbine, GA $90,461

Valdosta, GA $88,172

Adel, GA $87,988

Alapaha, GA $87,809

Argyle, GA $88,095

Axson, GA $87,825

Barney, GA $87,856

Boston, GA $88,273

Cecil, GA $88,122

Dixie, GA $87,973

Du Pont, GA $87,682

Fargo, GA $88,137

Hahira, GA $88,039

Homerville, GA $87,883

Lakeland, GA $87,930

Lake Park, GA $88,043

Lenox, GA $87,809

Morven, GA $87,952

Nashville, GA $87,923

Naylor, GA $87,869

Pearson, GA $87,862

Quitman, GA $88,033

Ray City, GA $88,010

Sparks, GA $87,936

Statenville, GA $88,030

Stockton, GA $87,869

Willacoochee, GA $87,875

Moody A F B, GA $88,064

Albany, GA $86,961

Americus, GA $87,878

Andersonville, GA $87,848

Arabi, GA $87,443

Ashburn, GA $87,408

Baconton, GA $87,094

Barwick, GA $88,050

Berlin, GA $88,097

Locust Grove, GA $93,035

Bainbridge, GA $87,931

Blakely, GA $86,265

Bluffton, GA $87,124

Brinson, GA $87,739

Bronwood, GA $87,221

Cairo, GA $88,028

Calvary, GA $88,473

Cedar Springs, GA $85,798

Climax, GA $88,156

Coleman, GA $87,407

Colquitt, GA $87,613

Cuthbert, GA $87,567

Damascus, GA $87,270

Dawson, GA $87,245

Donalsonville, GA $87,538

Edison, GA $87,340

Fort Gaines, GA $87,085

Fowlstown, GA $88,380

Georgetown, GA $87,396

Iron City, GA $87,561

Jakin, GA $86,028

Leary, GA $87,159

Morgan, GA $87,188

Morris, GA $87,346

Newton, GA $87,343

Parrott, GA $87,548

Sasser, GA $87,108

Shellman, GA $87,463

Whigham, GA $88,114

Lovejoy, GA $94,905

Luthersville, GA $90,818

Mcdonough, GA $94,154

Meansville, GA $89,368

Milner, GA $90,383

Molena, GA $89,259

Moreland, GA $91,847

Morrow, GA $96,518

Newnan, GA $92,505

Orchard Hill, GA $90,877

Palmetto, GA $94,918

Peachtree City, GA $94,503

Red Oak, GA $96,581

Rex, GA $96,340

Riverdale, GA $96,272

Sargent, GA $92,831

Senoia, GA $92,564

Sharpsburg, GA $93,638

Stockbridge, GA $95,744

Sunny Side, GA $93,744

The Rock, GA $89,373

Thomaston, GA $88,914

Conley, GA $96,807

Turin, GA $93,115

Tyrone, GA $95,106

Union City, GA $96,051

Williamson, GA $91,153

Woodbury, GA $89,321

Ellenwood, GA $96,729

Zebulon, GA $90,190

Forest Park, GA $96,798

Stapleton, GA $89,859

Thomson, GA $89,996

Warrenton, GA $89,167

Waynesboro, GA $90,270

Wrens, GA $90,087

Augusta, GA $91,488

Abbeville, GA $87,921

North Metro, GA $95,565

Millen, GA $88,879

Mount Vernon, GA $87,793

Newington, GA $89,507

Norristown, GA $87,534

Nunez, GA $87,514

Oliver, GA $89,707

Portal, GA $88,211

Pulaski, GA $88,664

Adrian, GA $87,565

Allentown, GA $88,298

Bolingbroke, GA $88,636

Bonaire, GA $88,453

Butler, GA $88,140

Byromville, GA $87,886

Byron, GA $88,505

Cadwell, GA $87,877

Cordele, GA $87,874

Chauncey, GA $87,827

Chester, GA $88,175

Clinchfield, GA $88,144

Cochran, GA $88,274

Culloden, GA $88,848

Danville, GA $88,317

Davisboro, GA $88,379

Dexter, GA $88,128

Dry Branch, GA $88,499

Dublin, GA $88,206

Dudley, GA $88,165

Eastman, GA $88,034

Eatonton, GA $89,515

Elko, GA $88,130

East Dublin, GA $88,031

Centerville, GA $88,510

Forsyth, GA $89,137

Fort Valley, GA $88,367

Gordon, GA $88,449

Gray, GA $88,612

Haddock, GA $88,710

Hardwick, GA $88,315

Harrison, GA $87,870

Hawkinsville, GA $88,137

Helena, GA $87,923

Hillsboro, GA $88,920

Howard, GA $87,876

Ideal, GA $87,955

Irwinton, GA $88,322

Jeffersonville, GA $88,446

Jewell, GA $88,445

Juliette, GA $88,823

Kathleen, GA $88,401

Kite, GA $87,543

Knoxville, GA $88,424

Lilly, GA $88,130

Lizella, GA $88,598

Mc Intyre, GA $88,353

Mc Rae, GA $87,907

Marshallville, GA $88,215

Mauk, GA $87,795

Milledgeville, GA $88,355

Milan, GA $87,836

Montezuma, GA $88,042

Monticello, GA $89,812

Montrose, GA $88,253

Musella, GA $88,691

Oconee, GA $88,416

Oglethorpe, GA $88,049

Perry, GA $88,398

Pinehurst, GA $87,902

Pineview, GA $87,927

Pitts, GA $87,828

Rentz, GA $88,037

Reynolds, GA $88,172

Rhine, GA $87,798

Roberta, GA $88,673

Rochelle, GA $87,867

Rupert, GA $87,793

Sandersville, GA $88,387

Scotland, GA $88,034

Seville, GA $88,219

Shady Dale, GA $90,330

Smarr, GA $88,762

Sparta, GA $88,482

Warner Robins, GA $88,482

Comer, GA $88,571

Crawford, GA $88,828

Tennille, GA $88,158

Toomsboro, GA $88,152

Unadilla, GA $88,093

Vienna, GA $87,918

Warthen, GA $88,136

Wrightsville, GA $87,841

Yatesville, GA $89,040

Reidsville, GA $88,372

Rockledge, GA $87,681

Rocky Ford, GA $88,314

Sardis, GA $89,696

Soperton, GA $87,671

Statesboro, GA $89,175

Stillmore, GA $87,697

Sylvania, GA $88,479

Tarrytown, GA $87,629

Twin City, GA $87,574

Uvalda, GA $87,798

Vidalia, GA $87,865

Wadley, GA $88,405

Gainesville, GA $92,007

Chestnut Mountain, GA $92,963

Alto, GA $89,845

Baldwin, GA $89,327

Blairsville, GA $88,710

Blue Ridge, GA $89,051

Buford, GA $94,112

Bowersville, GA $89,566

Braselton, GA $92,971

Canon, GA $89,494

Carnesville, GA $89,170

Cherry Log, GA $89,030

Clarkesville, GA $88,881

Clayton, GA $89,137

Clermont, GA $90,683

Cleveland, GA $89,694

Commerce, GA $90,443

Cornelia, GA $89,607

Dahlonega, GA $90,616

Dawsonville, GA $91,919

Demorest, GA $89,219

Ellijay, GA $89,638

Dillard, GA $89,204

Eastanollee, GA $89,501

East Ellijay, GA $89,630

Epworth, GA $89,052

Flowery Branch, GA $93,320

Gillsville, GA $91,025

Habersham, GA $89,141

Helen, GA $88,573

Hiawassee, GA $88,614

Homer, GA $89,487

Hoschton, GA $92,949

Jefferson, GA $91,487

Lakemont, GA $89,018

Lavonia, GA $89,601

Lula, GA $90,603

Mc Caysville, GA $89,187

Martin, GA $89,554

Maysville, GA $90,680

Mineral Bluff, GA $88,891

Morganton, GA $88,816

Mountain City, GA $89,348

Mount Airy, GA $89,166

Murrayville, GA $91,243

Nicholson, GA $90,401

Oakwood, GA $92,912

Pendergrass, GA $91,745

Rabun Gap, GA $89,072

Sautee Nacoochee, GA $88,719

Suches, GA $89,018

Tallulah Falls, GA $89,312

Talmo, GA $91,815

Tiger, GA $89,092

Toccoa, GA $89,433

Turnerville, GA $89,254

Wiley, GA $89,346

Young Harris, GA $88,676

Toccoa Falls, GA $89,611

Athens, GA $90,387

Macon, GA $88,572

Allenhurst, GA $89,985

Bloomingdale, GA $91,564

Clyo, GA $90,268

Crescent, GA $89,477

Darien, GA $89,023

Eden, GA $91,249

Ellabell, GA $90,950

Fleming, GA $90,894

Hinesville, GA $90,230

Guyton, GA $90,830

Fort Stewart, GA $90,284

Ludowici, GA $89,340

Meldrim, GA $91,421

Meridian, GA $89,251

Midway, GA $90,724

Pembroke, GA $90,163

Pooler, GA $91,904

Riceboro, GA $90,126

Richmond Hill, GA $91,314

Rincon, GA $91,362

Sapelo Island, GA $89,101

Tybee Island, GA $91,635

Springfield, GA $90,536

Townsend, GA $89,343

Walthourville, GA $89,933

Savannah, GA $91,904

Swainsboro, GA $87,623

Ailey, GA $87,737

Alamo, GA $87,842

Alston, GA $87,815

Bartow, GA $88,150

Bellville, GA $88,788

Brooklet, GA $90,109

Claxton, GA $89,034

Cobbtown, GA $87,977

Collins, GA $88,226

Daisy, GA $89,484

Dover, GA $88,950

Garfield, GA $88,160

Girard, GA $89,787

Glennville, GA $88,853

Glenwood, GA $87,728

Hagan, GA $89,291

Louisville, GA $89,164

Lyons, GA $87,763

Manassas, GA $88,670

Metter, GA $88,056

Midville, GA $88,463

Waycross, GA $88,250

Atlanta, GA $96,807

Ty Ty, GA $87,590

Arlington, GA $87,206

Cumming, GA $93,446

Decatur, GA $96,807

Lithonia, GA $96,192

Snellville, GA $95,638

Lawrenceville, GA $94,975

Lilburn, GA $96,041

Loganville, GA $94,618

Oxford, GA $94,416

Mansfield, GA $91,766

Newborn, GA $90,985

Porterdale, GA $93,687

Pine Lake, GA $96,807

Redan, GA $96,462

Roswell, GA $95,693

Scottdale, GA $96,807

Smyrna, GA $96,807

Stone Mountain, GA $96,799

Tucker, GA $96,782

Brookfield, GA $88,016

Camilla, GA $87,473

Chula, GA $87,650

Cobb, GA $87,429

Coolidge, GA $87,930

Cotton, GA $87,582

De Soto, GA $87,307

Doerun, GA $87,245

Ellenton, GA $88,032

Enigma, GA $87,845

Fitzgerald, GA $87,986

Funston, GA $87,577

Hartsfield, GA $87,576

Thomasville, GA $88,090

Irwinville, GA $87,766

Leesburg, GA $87,025

Leslie, GA $87,437

Meigs, GA $87,866

Moultrie, GA $87,863

Mystic, GA $87,844

Norman Park, GA $87,768

Oakfield, GA $87,121

Ochlocknee, GA $87,978

Ocilla, GA $87,899

Omega, GA $87,734

Pavo, GA $87,881

Pelham, GA $87,944

Plains, GA $87,698

Poulan, GA $87,234

Putney, GA $86,961

Rebecca, GA $87,639

Sale City, GA $87,365

Smithville, GA $87,309

Sumner, GA $87,319

Sycamore, GA $87,571

Sylvester, GA $87,125

Tifton, GA $87,703

Duluth, GA $95,565

Acworth, GA $94,814

Adairsville, GA $90,422

Aragon, GA $91,365

Armuchee, GA $89,882

Austell, GA $96,254

Ball Ground, GA $93,266

Bowdon, GA $90,745

Bowdon Junction, GA $92,222

Bremen, GA $92,513

Clarkdale, GA $96,063

Carrollton, GA $92,656

Buchanan, GA $91,506

Canton, GA $93,876

Cartersville, GA $92,618

Lithia Springs, GA $96,233

Cassville, GA $92,256

Cave Spring, GA $89,579

Cedartown, GA $90,622

Mableton, GA $96,807

Powder Springs, GA $95,633

Coosa, GA $89,112

Dallas, GA $94,231

Douglasville, GA $95,483

Emerson, GA $94,000

Esom Hill, GA $90,129

Fairmount, GA $90,733

Felton, GA $91,413

Hiram, GA $95,175

Holly Springs, GA $94,578

Arnoldsville, GA $89,531

Bethlehem, GA $93,434

Bishop, GA $91,171

Bogart, GA $91,631

Bostwick, GA $91,295

Bowman, GA $89,138

Buckhead, GA $89,377

Carlton, GA $88,191

Colbert, GA $89,205

Avondale Estates, GA $96,807

Norcross, GA $96,196

Alpharetta, GA $94,839

Marietta, GA $96,194

Auburn, GA $93,687

Conyers, GA $95,366

Covington, GA $93,118

Grayson, GA $94,968

Jersey, GA $93,899

Dacula, GA $94,153

Clarkston, GA $96,807

Suwanee, GA $94,879

Social Circle, GA $92,344

Crawfordville, GA $88,729

Warwick, GA $87,247

Danielsville, GA $89,029

Dewy Rose, GA $89,266

Elberton, GA $89,099

Farmington, GA $90,728

Franklin Springs, GA $89,364

Good Hope, GA $91,648

Greensboro, GA $88,670

Hartwell, GA $89,659

High Shoals, GA $91,362

Hull, GA $89,686

Ila, GA $89,287

Lexington, GA $88,172

Madison, GA $90,437

Monroe, GA $93,105

Rayle, GA $88,528

Royston, GA $89,296

Rutledge, GA $91,280

Sharon, GA $89,139

Siloam, GA $88,424

Statham, GA $91,919

Stephens, GA $88,846

Tignall, GA $88,978

Union Point, GA $88,437

Maxeys, GA $88,761

Washington, GA $89,207

Watkinsville, GA $90,482

White Plains, GA $88,358

Winder, GA $92,841

Winterville, GA $89,644

Calhoun, GA $90,122

Chatsworth, GA $89,752

Chickamauga, GA $89,504

Cisco, GA $89,121

Cohutta, GA $89,414

Crandall, GA $89,236

Dalton, GA $89,615

Eton, GA $89,636

Flintstone, GA $89,747

Graysville, GA $89,702

La Fayette, GA $89,355

Lyerly, GA $89,480

Menlo, GA $89,038

Oakman, GA $89,926

Plainville, GA $90,048

Ranger, GA $89,878

Resaca, GA $89,918

Ringgold, GA $89,625

Rising Fawn, GA $89,584

Rock Spring, GA $89,544

Rocky Face, GA $89,396

Rossville, GA $89,778

Fort Oglethorpe, GA $89,754

Sugar Valley, GA $89,767

Summerville, GA $89,624

Lookout Mountain, GA $89,746

Tennga, GA $89,204

Trenton, GA $89,643

Trion, GA $89,579

Tunnel Hill, GA $89,500

Varnell, GA $89,459

Wildwood, GA $89,700

Appling, GA $90,659

Avera, GA $88,976

Blythe, GA $90,831

Boneville, GA $90,285

Camak, GA $89,507

Dearing, GA $90,393

Evans, GA $91,145

Gibson, GA $89,177

Gough, GA $89,794

Gracewood, GA $91,488

Grovetown, GA $91,047

Harlem, GA $90,700

Hephzibah, GA $91,122

Keysville, GA $90,425

Lincolnton, GA $89,927

Matthews, GA $90,399

Mesena, GA $89,761

Mitchell, GA $88,609

Norwood, GA $88,991

Wray, GA $87,800

Box Springs, GA $87,576

Buena Vista, GA $87,619

Cataula, GA $87,490

Cusseta, GA $87,541

Ellaville, GA $87,845

Ellerslie, GA $87,503

Fortson, GA $87,451

Geneva, GA $87,689

Hamilton, GA $87,525

Junction City, GA $87,834

Louvale, GA $87,521

Lumpkin, GA $87,586

Manchester, GA $88,728

Midland, GA $87,454

Omaha, GA $87,544

Pine Mountain, GA $88,155

Pine Mountain Valley, GA $87,982

Preston, GA $87,637

Richland, GA $87,607

Shiloh, GA $88,176

Talbotton, GA $88,264

Upatoi, GA $87,507

Warm Springs, GA $88,632

Waverly Hall, GA $87,561

Weston, GA $87,511

West Point, GA $87,968

Woodland, GA $88,509

Columbus, GA $87,405

Fort Benning, GA $87,445

Jasper, GA $91,412

Perkins, GA $89,350

Alma, GA $87,901

Ambrose, GA $87,868

Baxley, GA $87,880

Blackshear, GA $87,991

Bristol, GA $87,783

Broxton, GA $87,874

Brunswick, GA $89,204

Saint Simons Island, GA $88,743

Jekyll Island, GA $89,382

Denton, GA $87,794

Douglas, GA $88,095

Folkston, GA $89,402

Hazlehurst, GA $87,902

Hoboken, GA $88,630

Hortense, GA $88,094

Jacksonville, GA $87,730

Jesup, GA $88,324

Kings Bay, GA $91,270

Kingsland, GA $91,283

Lumber City, GA $87,764

Technical Writer/Editor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Technical Writer/Editor roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 105% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Technical Writer/Editor positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Technical Writer/Editor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Technical Writer/Editor

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$133,496	$64.0	40%
Financial Services	$123,960	$60.0	30%
Pharmaceuticals	$123,960	$60.0	30%
Biotechnology	$119,193	$57.0	25%
Internet	$114,425	$55.0	20%

Technical Writer/Editor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Technical Writer/Editor'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.

$86,934

Average $95,354/year

$98,387

$7,245

Average $7,946/month

$8,199

$1,672

Average $1,834/week

$1,892

$42

Average $46/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,387	$8,199	$1,892	$47
Average	$95,354	$7,946	$1,834	$46
25th Percentile	$86,934	$7,245	$1,672	$42

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