Question for Tech Writers--I'm applying for a tech writer position in my company, and they're asking my salary expectations. I have no idea what the range would be for a tech writer. I don't have experience as a tech writer per se, but I've written a lot and I know the tech, especially of this ocmpany. Could you give me a range of numbers?
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Connie Neil - Sep 23, 2008 1:56:11 pm PDT #173 of 10001
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DavidS - Sep 23, 2008 2:02:22 pm PDT #175 of 10001
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Connie, here's a tech writers salary survey that includes incomes in Utah.
It's from 2006. Looks like Utah is between $44-47K.
Jesse - Sep 23, 2008 2:02:56 pm PDT #176 of 10001
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Connie Neil - Sep 23, 2008 2:10:24 pm PDT #177 of 10001
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Looks like Utah is between $44-47K.
Even if I cut off a couple of K for lack of specific experience, that's nearly double what I'm making now. Excuse me while I hyperventilate. I wish I knew why success terrified me so.
lisah - Sep 23, 2008 2:17:50 pm PDT #178 of 10001
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Connie, My yearly salary jumped by quite a bit when I started as a tech writer with no tech writing but lots of writing experience back in 1999. The field needs good writers! Having actual technical skills won't hurt your prospects either.
Connie Neil - Sep 23, 2008 2:28:48 pm PDT #179 of 10001
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I've never really known how to get a start in the field, so I'm proud of myself for jumping on this when it came available. It's certainly got a better future than tech support.
Jesse - Sep 23, 2008 2:29:02 pm PDT #180 of 10001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
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Sue - Sep 23, 2008 2:30:18 pm PDT #181 of 10001
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Surprised that he actually did it, I assume.
Jesse - Sep 23, 2008 2:31:09 pm PDT #182 of 10001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Oh yeah, of course.