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: starting around $93,506 for beginners, reaching about $95,596 at mid-level, and approach $99,417 for experts.

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 $106,039, California $105,637, Massachusetts $104,229. 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: $122,402; Technical Coordinator: $117,768; Technical Communicator: $81,213; Technical Illustrator: $71,156; Content Author: $71,038.

Technical Author Salary in Delaware

How much does a Technical Author make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Technical Author in Delaware is $96,989 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): $103,368
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $86,959 to $100,328
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $77,828

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Technical Author Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,328	$8,361	$1,929	$48
Average	$96,989	$8,082	$1,865	$47
25th Percentile	$86,959	$7,247	$1,672	$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): $93,506
Early Career (1-2 years): $94,203
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $95,596
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $98,596
Expert (over 8 years): $99,417

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Technical Author	$93,506
Intermediate Level Technical Author	$94,203
Senior Level Technical Author	$95,596
Specialist Level Technical Author	$98,596
Expert Level Technical Author	$99,417

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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: $106,039.
California: $105,637.
Massachusetts: $104,229.

District of Columbia $106,039 California $105,637 Massachusetts $104,229 Washington $103,846 New Jersey $103,808 Alaska $103,674 Connecticut $102,352 New York $101,816

Hawaii $100,101 Rhode Island $99,297 Maryland $98,751 Minnesota $98,004 Colorado $97,717 Illinois $97,621 Oregon $97,257 Delaware $96,989

New Hampshire $96,820 Virginia $96,443 Pennsylvania $95,341 Nevada $94,786 North Dakota $94,604 Michigan $94,317 Wisconsin $94,211 Vermont $94,001

Texas $93,416 Maine $93,378 Arizona $93,321 Ohio $93,254 Georgia $92,372 Indiana $91,932 Wyoming $91,846 Utah $91,712

Iowa $91,654 Kansas $91,194 Louisiana $91,060 North Carolina $91,013 Missouri $90,993 Florida $90,620 Montana $90,419 Nebraska $90,227

Kentucky $90,122 South Carolina $89,739 Tennessee $89,499 Idaho $89,404 New Mexico $88,704 Oklahoma $88,551 Alabama $87,986 South Dakota $87,038

Arkansas $86,521 West Virginia $86,243 Mississippi $85,410

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: $100,379
Little Creek: $99,450
Magnolia: $99,862

Lincoln, DE $100,379 Little Creek, DE $99,450 Magnolia, DE $99,862 Milford, DE $100,379 Marydel, DE $99,077 Millsboro, DE $100,379 Millville, DE $101,049 Milton, DE $100,379

Nassau, DE $100,379 Ocean View, DE $101,049 Rehoboth Beach, DE $101,049 Seaford, DE $99,326 Selbyville, DE $101,049 Smyrna, DE $98,962 Viola, DE $99,862 Woodside, DE $99,575

Bear, DE $98,234 Newark, DE $98,272 Claymont, DE $98,349 Delaware City, DE $98,272 Hockessin, DE $98,349 Kirkwood, DE $98,272 Middletown, DE $98,760 Montchanin, DE $98,349

New Castle, DE $98,349 Odessa, DE $98,895 Port Penn, DE $98,004 Rockland, DE $98,349 Saint Georges, DE $98,272 Townsend, DE $98,751 Winterthur, DE $98,349 Lewes, DE $100,379

Wilmington, DE $98,349 Dover, DE $99,402 Dover Afb, DE $99,632 Bethany Beach, DE $101,049 Bethel, DE $99,326 Bridgeville, DE $100,379 Camden Wyoming, DE $99,508 Cheswold, DE $99,172

Clayton, DE $98,923 Dagsboro, DE $101,049 Delmar, DE $99,326 Ellendale, DE $100,379 Felton, DE $100,379 Fenwick Island, DE $101,049 Frankford, DE $101,049 Frederica, DE $100,379

Georgetown, DE $100,379 Greenwood, DE $100,379 Harbeson, DE $100,379 Harrington, DE $100,379 Hartly, DE $98,875 Houston, DE $100,379 Kenton, DE $98,923 Laurel, DE $99,326

Yorklyn, DE $98,349

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 January 01, 2026

$86,959

Average $96,989/year

$100,328

$7,247

Average $8,082/month

$8,361

$1,672

Average $1,865/week

$1,929

$42

Average $47/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,328	$8,361	$1,929	$48
Average	$96,989	$8,082	$1,865	$47
25th Percentile	$86,959	$7,247	$1,672	$42

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