Technical Writers in Illinois
SOC 27-3042 ยท Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
1,040Jobs in Illinois
$92,610Mean annual wage
17th of 45Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $58,800 | $28.27 |
| 25th percentile | $73,140 | $35.16 |
| Median (50th) | $88,700 | $42.65 |
| 75th percentile | $106,650 | $51.27 |
| 90th percentile | $130,890 | $62.93 |
| Mean | $92,610 | $44.53 |
Across 45 states with a published mean, the highest are California ($117,060), New Jersey ($116,550), Massachusetts ($114,610); the lowest are Arkansas ($63,460), South Dakota ($65,090), Mississippi ($69,480). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with Illinois (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1,040 | $92,610 | $88,700 |
| Iowa | 640 | $72,130 | $66,520 |
| Indiana | 540 | $78,400 | $75,510 |
| Kentucky | 340 | $83,190 | $81,070 |
| Missouri | 500 | $92,480 | $80,840 |
| Wisconsin | 910 | $84,910 | $80,030 |