Technical Writers Salary in Illinois
Ranked #17 of 45 · IL
4.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $92,610 ≈ $45/hr
Median annual salary $88,700
Employment 1,040
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $58,800P25 $73,140 Median $88,700P75 $106,650P90 $130,890
About 80% of technical writerss in Illinois earn between $58,800 and $130,890. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean technical writers salary in Illinois is $92,610, about 4.5% below the U.S. average ($96,970). That works out to roughly $45/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $89,960 | $93,820 | 790 |
| Peoria, IL | $87,090 | $86,940 | 40 |