Technical Writers pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for technical writers is $39.68 an hour ($82,540 a year). About 700 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($90,390). South Carolina ranks 27th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for technical writers in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.58 | $57,360 |
| 25% of workers | $32.07 | $66,700 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.68 | $82,540 |
| 75% of workers | $49.78 | $103,550 |
| 90% of workers | $58.14 | $120,930 |
Technical Writers pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston | $88,610 | 150 |
| Columbia | $77,640 | 90 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $67,910 | 180 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (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)
Related jobs in South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Project Management Specialists | $95,040 |
| Management Analysts | $100,660 |
| Industrial Engineers | $101,060 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $112,260 |
| Data Scientists | $91,990 |
| Writers and Authors | $51,920 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | $64,490 |
| Editors | $62,000 |
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