Technical Documentation Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Technical Documentation Manager make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Technical Documentation Manager in the United States is $121,414 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $58.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $132,821
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $114,338 to $127,385
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $107,896
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Technical Documentation Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $127,385 $10,615 $2,450 $61
Average $121,414 $10,118 $2,335 $58
25th Percentile $114,338 $9,528 $2,199 $55
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Key Factors That Influence Technical Documentation Manager Salaries

A Technical Documentation Manager'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 Documentation Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Technical Documentation Manager'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): $96,392
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $112,975
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $106,897
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $121,906
  • Expert (over 8 years): $166,115
Levels Salary
Technical... Level Technical Documentation Manager$96,392
Technical... Level Technical Documentation Manager$112,975
Technical... Level Technical Documentation Manager$106,897
Technical... Level Technical Documentation Manager$121,906
Technical... Level Technical Documentation Manager$166,115
$96,392 0 yr
$112,975 < 2 yrs
$106,897 2-4 yrs
$121,906 5-8 yrs
$166,115 > 8 yrs
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How Do Technical Documentation Manager 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 Documentation Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $134,430.
  • California: $133,920.
  • Massachusetts: $132,135.

Top Paying Cities for Technical Documentation Managers

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: $153,139
  • San Francisco: $151,634
  • Oakland: $148,271

What Skills Can Increase a Technical Documentation Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Collaboration (Mentioned in 3.25% Job Postings): Works cooperatively and shares ideas with coworkers and managers to achieve common goals and objectives.
  • Atlassian (Mentioned in 2.27% Job Postings):
  • Docker (Mentioned in 1.95% Job Postings): Building, running, and managing containers to deliver software quickly on various platforms.
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Collaboration 3.25%
Atlassian 2.27%
Docker 1.95%
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 Documentation Manager's salary.
  • Empathy: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Networking: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Artificial Intelligence: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Empathy
 $139,626
15%
Networking
 $138,412
14%
Artificial Intelligence
 $133,555
10%
People Management
 $133,555
10%
Creativity
 $133,555
10%
Open Source
 $133,555
10%
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How Education impacts a Technical Documentation Manager's Salary?

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

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Technical Documentation Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $121,436 and $128,196).

Technical Documentation Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Technical Documentation Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.6%
High School 4.6%
Associates 1.5%
Bachelors 55.4%
Masters 36.9%
Doctorate 1.5%
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Technical Documentation Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Technical Documentation Manager'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.

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$114,338
Average $121,414/year
$127,385
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Average $10,118/month
$10,615
$2,199
Average $2,335/week
$2,450
$55
Average $58/hour
$61
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $127,385 $10,615 $2,450 $61
Average $121,414 $10,118 $2,335 $58
25th Percentile $114,338 $9,528 $2,199 $55

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Salary Trends for Technical Documentation Manager

Salaries for a Technical Documentation Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $106,401 in 2023 to around $105,855 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Technical Documentation Manager salary trends, .

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