Technical Writers Jobs Pay in New York, NY
Average Hourly Pay
$43.10
34.7%Above national average
Range: $42.82 – $43.38
Average Annual Pay
$89,648
34.7%Above national average
Range: $89,066 – $90,230
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
$36.63/hr
Range: $36.40 – $36.87
Annual Rate
$76,201
Range: $75,706 – $76,696
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$43.10/hr
Range: $42.82 – $43.38
Annual Rate
$89,648
Range: $89,066 – $90,230
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$49.56/hr
Range: $49.24 – $49.89
Annual Rate
$103,095
Range: $102,426 – $103,764
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
