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Where Technical Writers Pays Above the National Average

$91,670
National Median Salary
8
States Pay Above Average
28
Industries Pay Above Average

States Where Technical Writers Earns a Premium

These 8 states pay Technical Writerss above the national median of $91,670.

Rank State Annual Median Pay Premium Employment
1 Connecticut $109,400 +19.3% 1,040
2 Colorado $103,960 +13.4% 1,820
3 Massachusetts $102,640 +12.0% 1,750
4 Rhode Island $100,580 +9.7% 410
5 California $100,440 +9.6% 13,210
6 Maryland $98,350 +7.3% 1,770
7 Washington $93,230 +1.7% 1,680
8 New Hampshire $91,710 +0.0% 170

Industries Where Technical Writers Earns a Premium

These 28 industries pay Technical Writerss above the national median.

Rank Industry Annual Median Pay Premium Employment
1 Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) $131,200 +43.1% 270
2 Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods $125,380 +36.8% 340
3 Nuclear Electric Power Generation $120,260 +31.2% 170
4 Utilities $114,770 +25.2% 260
5 Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution $113,520 +23.8% 230
6 Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events $106,380 +16.0% —
7 Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing $106,260 +15.9% 160
8 Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) $106,200 +15.9% 970
9 Remediation and Other Waste Management Services $105,950 +15.6% —
10 Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4241, 4247, and 4249 only) $105,840 +15.5% 40
11 Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities $101,300 +10.5% 120
12 Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities $101,300 +10.5% 120
13 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences $101,060 +10.2% 2,450
14 Scientific Research and Development Services $100,870 +10.0% 2,510
15 Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services $100,490 +9.6% 50
16 Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries $100,440 +9.6% —
17 Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers $100,440 +9.6% —
18 Software Publishers $98,770 +7.7% 2,060
19 Waste Management and Remediation Services $98,010 +6.9% 130
20 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities $97,000 +5.8% 60
21 Temporary Help Services $96,940 +5.7% 2,710
22 Employment Services $96,240 +5.0% 3,200
23 Grantmaking and Giving Services $95,570 +4.3% 310
24 Hospitals $95,130 +3.8% 190
25 Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers $94,780 +3.4% 690
26 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals $94,560 +3.2% 180
27 Support Activities for Air Transportation $94,470 +3.1% 130
28 Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing $92,880 +1.3% 370
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