Technical Writers pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for technical writers is $42.65 an hour ($88,700 a year). About 1,040 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($90,390). Illinois ranks 16th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for technical writers in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.27 | $58,800 |
| 25% of workers | $35.16 | $73,140 |
| Half of workers (median) | $42.65 | $88,700 |
| 75% of workers | $51.27 | $106,650 |
| 90% of workers | $62.93 | $130,890 |
Technical Writers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $89,960 | 790 |
| Peoria | $87,090 | 40 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for technical writers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.8% over ten years, little or no change · about 3,200 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Management Analysts | $104,270 |
| Project Management Specialists | $103,470 |
| Industrial Engineers | $100,540 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $99,360 |
| Data Scientists | $106,560 |
| Editors | $76,060 |
| Writers and Authors | $68,220 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $76,380 |
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