Associate Technical Writer Salary in Salem, OR

How much does an Associate Technical Writer make in Salem, OR?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Associate Technical Writer in Salem, OR is $66,781. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $60,186 to $74,072, with most professionals earning between $54,182 and $80,710.

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Creates technical content that is concise and easily understood by a non-technical reader.

January 22, 2023

Assume responsibility for the presentation, commercial accuracy (pricing, terms and conditions) and final technical review of a customer proposal.

January 23, 2023

Assist in setting up and participate in customer demonstrations and sample production in Kansas City when appropriate.

February 04, 2023

Design visually compelling layouts and graphic elements for digital content.

February 18, 2023

Demonstrates quality work that is accurate, thorough & efficient.

April 23, 2023

Stays current with advances in the technical communications profession, technology, and tools through reading and continuing education.

April 28, 2023

Resolves conflicts in a professional manner.

May 02, 2023

Attending client technical calls to discuss the scope of a Change Order, Cancellation Memo, and/or proposal.

May 04, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Associate Technical Writer in Salem, OR

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68126

What is the average salary for Associate Technical Writer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Associate Technical Writer in Salem, OR. The base salary for Associate Technical Writer ranges from $60,186 to $74,072 with the average base salary of $66,781. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,103 to $76,195 with the average total cash compensation of $68,126.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$66,781	$60,186 - $74,072
Bonus	$1,345	$916 - $2,123
Total Pay	$68,126	$61,103 - $76,195

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Associate Technical Writer Salary Near Salem, OR

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Albany, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,348 - $73,041	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Oregon City, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,460 - $76,870	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Corvallis, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,325 - $73,011	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Lake Oswego, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,699 - $77,165	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Beaverton, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,699 - $77,165	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Clackamas, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,622 - $77,069	COMPARE TO Salem, OR

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About Salem, Oregon

Salem /ˈseɪləm/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley alongside the Willamette River, which runs north through the city. The river forms the boundary between Marion and Polk counties, and the city neighborhood of West Salem is in Polk County. Salem was founded in 1842, became the capital of the Oregon Territory in 1851, and was incorporated in 1857. Salem had a population of 169,798 in 2017, making it the second-largest city in the state after Portland. Salem is a little under an hour's driving dis...

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