Technical Writer salary in US

Average Base Salary in US

$77,862
$8,982
Additional Cash Compensation
$86,844
Total Compensation
Median: 70,000
Min: $41K
Max: $224K

How Much Does a Technical Writer Make in US?

The average salary for a Technical Writer in US is $77,862. The average additional cash compensation for a Technical Writer in US is $8,982. The average total compensation for a Technical Writer in US is $86,844. Technical Writer salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Technical Writer employees in US.

Technical Writer
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Technical Writer jobs in US

Technical Writer

Remote
1 week ago
$75,600 - $162,000
Annually
The GitLab DevSecOps platform empowers 100,000+ organizations to deliver software faster and more efficiently. We are one of the world’s largest all-remote companies with 2,000+ team members and values that foster a culture where people embrace the belief that everyone can contribute. Learn more about Life at GitLab. This is a 100% remote position, with a preference for someone who is in the Americas timezone. At GitLab, our team of technical

Technical Writer/Analyst

Remote
1 day ago
$67,000 - $89,000
Annually
Restaurant365 is a SaaS company disrupting the restaurant industry! Our cloud-based platform provides a unique, centralized solution for accounting and back-office operations for restaurants. Restaurant365’s culture is focused on empowering team members to produce top-notch results while elevating their skills. We’re constantly evolving and improving to make sure we are and always will be “Best in Class” ... and we want that for you too! *Please

Technical Writer Instructional Designer

Atlanta, GA
3 days ago
Cox Automotive is at the forefront of a changing industry - the automotive industry. As we develop new software and solutions that lead the charge, our sales teams bring those innovative solutions to their clients to help solve some of their biggest challenges, and our Sales Business Office team members are the MVPs of support to our BEST-IN-CLASS Sales Organization. If it's your objective to support one of the TOP TIER sales organizations in

Technical Writer Instructional Designer

Salt Lake City, UT
3 days ago
Cox Automotive is at the forefront of a changing industry - the automotive industry. As we develop new software and solutions that lead the charge, our sales teams bring those innovative solutions to their clients to help solve some of their biggest challenges, and our Sales Business Office team members are the MVPs of support to our BEST-IN-CLASS Sales Organization. If it's your objective to support one of the TOP TIER sales organizations in

Technical Writer Instructional Designer

Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
3 days ago
Cox Automotive is at the forefront of a changing industry - the automotive industry. As we develop new software and solutions that lead the charge, our sales teams bring those innovative solutions to their clients to help solve some of their biggest challenges, and our Sales Business Office team members are the MVPs of support to our BEST-IN-CLASS Sales Organization. If it's your objective to support one of the TOP TIER sales organizations in

Technical Writer Instructional Designer

Burlington
3 days ago
Cox Automotive is at the forefront of a changing industry - the automotive industry. As we develop new software and solutions that lead the charge, our sales teams bring those innovative solutions to their clients to help solve some of their biggest challenges, and our Sales Business Office team members are the MVPs of support to our BEST-IN-CLASS Sales Organization. If it's your objective to support one of the TOP TIER sales organizations in

Technical Writer Instructional Designer

Kansas City, MO
3 days ago
Cox Automotive is at the forefront of a changing industry - the automotive industry. As we develop new software and solutions that lead the charge, our sales teams bring those innovative solutions to their clients to help solve some of their biggest challenges, and our Sales Business Office team members are the MVPs of support to our BEST-IN-CLASS Sales Organization. If it's your objective to support one of the TOP TIER sales organizations in

Technical Writer - Developer Education

Boston, MA
5 days ago
At Klaviyo, we value the unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives each Klaviyo (we call ourselves Klaviyos) brings to our workplace each and every day. We believe everyone deserves a fair shot at success and appreciate the experiences each person brings beyond the traditional job requirements. If you’re a close but not exact match with the description, we hope you’ll still consider applying. Want to learn more about life at Klaviyo? Visit

Senior Technical Writer

Chicago, IL
1 week ago
This is Adyen Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Facebook, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition. For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated

Senior Technical Writer

Remote
4 months ago
$60,000 - $75,000
Annually
A pioneer in K-12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our

Senior Technical Writer, Security - New York, San Francisco, Toronto

New York City, NY
1 day ago
Databases are the beating heart of every business in the world What you build and where it takes you shouldn't be limited by the capabilities of your database. We created CockroachDB to be the most highly evolved, cloud-native, distributed SQL database on the planet. Making scale so simple, you don't even have to think about it. Making data so resilient, it becomes impossible to destroy. Making delivery so seamless, your apps run anywhere. Join us

Senior Technical Writer, Cluster Observability - New York, San Francisco, Toronto

New York City, NY
4 days ago
$110,000 - $155,000
Annually
Databases are the beating heart of every business in the world What you build and where it takes you shouldn't be limited by the capabilities of your database. We created CockroachDB to be the most highly evolved, cloud-native, distributed SQL database on the planet. Making scale so simple, you don't even have to think about it. Making data so resilient, it becomes impossible to destroy. Making delivery so seamless, your apps run anywhere. Join us

Technical Writer Salary ranges

The most common Technical Writer salary in US is between $80k - $90k.

Average Technical Writer Salary by Company Size

People with the job title Technical Writer make the most at companies with 1-10 employees, earning $100,114 on average.

Technical Writer Salary by gender

The average Technical Writer salary for women is $83,622 and the average Technical Writer salary for men is $82,759.

Technical Writer Salary by Years of Experience

The average salary for a Technical Writer with 7+ years of experience is $96,462. The average salary for <1 year of experience is $79,250.

Average Product salaries in US

Job TitleAverage SalarySalary Range
Technical Writer$77,862
Min: $41K
Max: $224K
Product Analyst$78,156
Min: $44K
Max: $187K
Associate Product Manager$82,162
Min: $50K
Max: $198K
Senior Technical Writer$97,828
Min: $57K
Max: $200K
Product Owner$106,673
Min: $55K
Max: $250K
Product Designer$110,551
Min: $45K
Max: $330K
Product Marketing Manager$117,872
Min: $55K
Max: $325K
Technical Product Manager$120,308
Min: $55K
Max: $290K
Product Manager$127,861
Min: $55K
Max: $275K
Senior Product Marketing Manager$138,492
Min: $70K
Max: $325K
Senior Product Manager$150,633
Min: $75K
Max: $300K
Director of Product Marketing$170,965
Min: $90K
Max: $534K
Director of Product Management$173,473
Min: $80K
Max: $375K
Vice President of Product$217,311
Min: $150K
Max: $495K
CPO (Chief Product Officer)$230,747
Min: $80K
Max: $625K

Skills that affect Technical Writer salaries in US

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Editing
0% have this skill
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Analytical Research
0% have this skill
3
Content Strategy
0% have this skill
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B2B content
0% have this skill
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Agile Product Development
0% have this skill
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Ad Copy
0% have this skill

Recent Technical Writer salaries in US

$100,000
Yearly Salary
A Assistant Technical Writer reported a yearly salary of $100,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
New York City, NY
$90,000
Yearly Salary
A Technical Writer reported a yearly salary of $90,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
501-1,000 Employees
Raleigh-Durham, NC
$75,000
Yearly Salary
A Technical Writer reported a yearly salary of $75,000
< 1 Year of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Boston, MA
$75,000
Yearly Salary
A Technical Writer reported a yearly salary of $75,000
< 1 Year of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Boston, MA
$50,000
Yearly Salary
A Writer reported a yearly salary of $50,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
51-200 Employees
Remote
$65,000
Yearly Salary
A Writer reported a yearly salary of $65,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Remote
$65,000
Yearly Salary
A Writer reported a yearly salary of $65,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Remote
$50,000
Yearly Salary
A Writer reported a yearly salary of $50,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
11-50 Employees
Remote
$101,000
Yearly Salary
A Technical Writer reported a yearly salary of $101,000 with +$10,100 in additional cash compensation
5-7 Years of Experience
Female
501-1,000 Employees
San Francisco, CA
$100,000
Yearly Salary
A Technical Writer reported a yearly salary of $100,000 with +$10,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
11-50 Employees
Boston, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.

What is a technical writer?

A.
A technical writer has strong communication skills and is able to convey the technical aspects of a product and its features to both technical and non-technical users alike. They simplify complex concepts for written materials as well as create visual communication materials like videos and illustrations.
Q.

How do you become a technical writer?

A.
A technical writer often has a bachelor's or associate's degree in a relevant field or from a technical writing or communication program. They must have the ability to apply critical thinking skills to writing and communication.
Q.

Do technical writers make good money?

A.
The salary range for a technical writer is $41,000 - $224,000.
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