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

A Technical Author's salary grows with experience: a Technical Writer I (0-2 years)earns $64,740, a Technical Writer II (2-4 years)earns $77,809, a Technical Author (4-7 years)earns $97,683, a Technical Writer IV (7+ years)earns $114,531, a Technical Writing Supervisor (7+ years)earns $108,366,

What are the highest paying states for a Technical Author?

Technical Author salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Technical Author roles are District of Columbia $106,044, California $105,642, Massachusetts $104,234. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Technical Author roles make?

Salaries for Technical Author level roles vary by specialization: Technical Director: $123,229; Technical Coordinator: $117,737; Author: $109,655; Technical Communicator: $81,332; Technical Illustrator: $71,236.

Technical Author Salary in Delaware

How much does a Technical Author make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Technical Author in Delaware is $96,993 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $103,382
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $87,060 to $100,337
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,017

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Technical Author Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,337	$8,361	$1,930	$48
Average	$96,993	$8,083	$1,865	$47
25th Percentile	$87,060	$7,255	$1,674	$42

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Key Factors That Influence Technical Author Salaries

A Technical Author'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 Author Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Technical Author'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): $64,740
Early Career (1-2 years): $77,809
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $97,683
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $114,531
Expert (over 8 years): $108,366

Levels	Salary
Technical... Level Technical Author	$64,740
Technical... Level Technical Author	$77,809
Technical... Level Technical Author	$97,683
Technical... Level Technical Author	$114,531
Technical... Level Technical Author	$108,366

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

District of Columbia: $106,044.
California: $105,642.
Massachusetts: $104,234.

District of Columbia $106,044 California $105,642 Massachusetts $104,234 Washington $103,851 New Jersey $103,813 Alaska $103,679 Connecticut $102,357 New York $101,821

Hawaii $100,106 Rhode Island $99,302 Maryland $98,756 Minnesota $98,009 Colorado $97,721 Illinois $97,625 Oregon $97,262 Delaware $96,993

New Hampshire $96,825 Virginia $96,447 Pennsylvania $95,346 Nevada $94,790 North Dakota $94,609 Michigan $94,321 Wisconsin $94,216 Vermont $94,005

Texas $93,421 Maine $93,383 Arizona $93,325 Ohio $93,258 Georgia $92,377 Indiana $91,936 Wyoming $91,850 Utah $91,716

Iowa $91,659 Kansas $91,199 Louisiana $91,065 North Carolina $91,017 Missouri $90,998 Florida $90,624 Montana $90,423 Nebraska $90,232

Kentucky $90,126 South Carolina $89,743 Tennessee $89,504 Idaho $89,408 New Mexico $88,709 Oklahoma $88,555 Alabama $87,990 South Dakota $87,042

Arkansas $86,525 West Virginia $86,247 Mississippi $85,414

Top Paying Cities for Technical Authors

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: $96,557
Little Creek: $97,263
Magnolia: $97,124

Lincoln, DE $96,557 Little Creek, DE $97,263 Magnolia, DE $97,124 Milford, DE $96,802 Marydel, DE $96,961 Millsboro, DE $96,151 Millville, DE $96,300 Milton, DE $96,467

Nassau, DE $96,537 Ocean View, DE $96,284 Rehoboth Beach, DE $96,469 Seaford, DE $96,523 Selbyville, DE $96,124 Smyrna, DE $97,331 Viola, DE $96,882 Woodside, DE $97,143

Bear, DE $96,919 Newark, DE $96,882 Claymont, DE $97,081 Delaware City, DE $96,979 Hockessin, DE $96,874 Kirkwood, DE $96,961 Middletown, DE $96,998 Montchanin, DE $96,896

New Castle, DE $96,910 Odessa, DE $97,046 Port Penn, DE $97,111 Rockland, DE $96,905 Saint Georges, DE $96,968 Townsend, DE $97,117 Winterthur, DE $96,917 Lewes, DE $96,504

Wilmington, DE $96,878 Dover, DE $97,263 Dover Afb, DE $96,751 Bethany Beach, DE $96,182 Bethel, DE $96,282 Bridgeville, DE $96,509 Camden Wyoming, DE $96,990 Cheswold, DE $97,232

Clayton, DE $97,235 Dagsboro, DE $96,115 Delmar, DE $95,961 Ellendale, DE $96,252 Felton, DE $96,794 Fenwick Island, DE $96,136 Frankford, DE $95,969 Frederica, DE $96,890

Georgetown, DE $96,079 Greenwood, DE $96,524 Harbeson, DE $96,181 Harrington, DE $96,672 Hartly, DE $96,972 Houston, DE $96,534 Kenton, DE $97,240 Laurel, DE $96,021

Yorklyn, DE $96,902

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

Understanding how a Technical Author'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 May 01, 2026

$87,060

Average $96,993/year

$100,337

$7,255

Average $8,083/month

$8,361

$1,674

Average $1,865/week

$1,930

$42

Average $47/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,337	$8,361	$1,930	$48
Average	$96,993	$8,083	$1,865	$47
25th Percentile	$87,060	$7,255	$1,674	$42

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