Technical Writers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$91,670
↑ 41.9% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Technical Writers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Technical Writers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 41.9% since 2011 ($64,610 → $91,670)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $91,670
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.5% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -3%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $91,670 | +14.5% |
| 2023 | $80,050 | +0.1% |
| 2022 | $79,960 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | $78,060 | +4.6% |
| 2020 | $74,650 | +2.5% |
| 2019 | $72,850 | +1.4% |
| 2018 | $71,850 | +1.3% |
| 2017 | $70,930 | +1.5% |
| 2016 | $69,850 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | $70,240 | +1.8% |
| 2014 | $69,030 | +1.7% |
| 2013 | $67,900 | +3.7% |
| 2012 | $65,500 | +1.4% |
| 2011 | $64,610 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.