Technical Writers Jobs Pay in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY
Average Hourly Pay
$45.55
42.3%Above national average
Range: $43.38 – $47.72
Average Annual Pay
$94,742
42.3%Above national average
Range: $90,230 – $99,253
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
$38.72/hr
Range: $36.87 – $40.56
Annual Rate
$80,531
Range: $76,696 – $84,365
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$45.55/hr
Range: $43.38 – $47.72
Annual Rate
$94,742
Range: $90,230 – $99,253
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$52.38/hr
Range: $49.89 – $54.88
Annual Rate
$108,953
Range: $103,764 – $114,141
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
