Technical Writer Salary by Degree/Major Subject

Updated: 20 May 2012
national salary data
Job: Technical Writer
Salary by Degree
Degree/Major Subject
National Salary Data (?
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C$0C$26KC$52KC$78K
Bachelor's DegreeC$35,996 - C$66,924  
   
Bachelor of Arts (BA), EnglishC$36,492 - C$75,454  
Master of Arts (MA), EnglishC$35,101 - C$71,015  
Associate's DegreeC$37,642 - C$68,784  
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English/Creative Writing EmphasisC$50,000 - C$63,277  
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science (PolySci)C$40,000 - C$50,000  
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), PhysicsC$40,000 - C$45,991  
Master of Arts (MA), Linguisticsn/a
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Bachelor of Arts (BA)n/a
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Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychologyn/a
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Master of Mass Communications (MMC)n/a
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Bachelor of Arts (BA), Literaturen/a
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Bachelor of Arts (BA), Anthropologyn/a
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Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communicationsn/a
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Bachelor of Arts (BA), Sociologyn/a
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Bachelor of Arts (BA), Professional Writingn/a
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Bachelor of Arts (BA), Environmental Studiesn/a
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Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication Studiesn/a
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Bachelor of Engineering (BEng / BE), Electrical Engineering (EE)n/a
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Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mathematics & Computer Sciencen/a
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Master of Arts (MA), Literaturen/a
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Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Environmental Sciencen/a
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Master of Arts (MA), English/Practical Writing Emphasisn/a
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Bachelor of Arts (BA), English/Practical Writing Emphasisn/a
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Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Geography, Environmental Resource Mgmtn/a
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Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Musicn/a
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Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Languagen/a
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Graduate Certificate, Technical Communicationn/a
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Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc)n/a
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Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Biologyn/a
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Country: Canada | Currency: CAD | Updated: 20 May 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 181
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Technical Writer Job Description

People with the job title Technical Writer typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.

Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.

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