Technical Writers Jobs Pay in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
Average Hourly Pay
$55.99
75.0%Above national average
Range: $53.32 – $58.65
Average Annual Pay
$116,451
75.0%Above national average
Range: $110,906 – $121,996
How much do Technical Writers make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$47.59/hr
Range: $45.32 – $49.85
Annual Rate
$98,983
Range: $94,270 – $103,697
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$55.99/hr
Range: $53.32 – $58.65
Annual Rate
$116,451
Range: $110,906 – $121,996
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$64.39/hr
Range: $61.32 – $67.45
Annual Rate
$133,919
Range: $127,542 – $140,295
Technical Writers job description
Technical Writers professionals create visual, written, or multimedia content for various purposes. They combine artistic talent with technical skills to produce compelling creative work.
Responsibilities
- •Develop creative concepts and designs
- •Collaborate with clients and teams
- •Use industry-standard software
- •Meet project deadlines
- •Present and revise work
- •Stay current with design trends
Skills
- •Creative design skills
- •Software proficiency
- •Communication
- •Attention to detail
- •Time management
- •Adaptability
Qualifications
- •Degree in design or related field
- •Portfolio of work
- •Proficiency in creative software
- •Industry experience preferred
