Salary for Skill: Technical Writing

Updated: 10 Feb 2012
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Technical Writer$54,446  
   
Attorney / Lawyer$74,228  
Proposal Manager$71,113  
Senior Technical Writer$68,316  
Facilities Engineer$78,617  
Paralegal$44,864  
Copywriter$41,052  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 10 Feb 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 3,386
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Popular Employers

Salary Range

Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC)$42,500 - $64,000
Lockheed Martin Corp$47,500 - $90,888
Northrop Grumman Corporation$42,729 - $74,385
URS Corporation Inc.$42,144 - $64,756
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)$52,954 - $92,934
Top Degrees

Salary Range

Bachelor's Degree$40,914 - $69,636
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English$39,629 - $67,842
Doctorate (PhD)$58,798 - $100,196
Master of Business Administration (MBA)$50,710 - $85,978
Associate's Degree$39,107 - $64,507
Gender
Female
55%
female alumni
 
Male
45%
male alumni
Salary:$41,721 - $69,271 $46,651 - $78,326
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
5%
1-4 years
38%
5-9 years
22%
10-19 years
23%
20 years or more
13%

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