The salary trajectory of a Technical Writer/Editor ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $98,147 per year (estimate) and goes up to $230,294 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Technical Writer/Editor at National Instruments is $111,412 per year or $54 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $172,739 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $89,149 (25th percentile) and $140,755 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by National Instruments Technical Writer/Editor professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Technical Writer/Editor professionals typically earn between $43 and $68 per hour.
Technical Writer/Editor professionals typically earn between $7,429 and $11,730 monthly.