Creative & Education Illinois (IL) Rank #24 of 50

Technical Writer Salary in Illinois

The median technical writer salary in Illinois is $75,962 per year, which is 5% below the national median of $79,960.

Median Salary

$75,962

vs National

$-3,998

State Rank

#24 of 50

Cost of Living

95%

Technical Writer Salary in Illinois by Experience

In Illinois, an entry-level technical writer earns around $49,400, while experienced professionals earn up to $112,100 per year. The cost of living index in Illinois is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$49,400

$-2,600 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$76,000

$-4,000 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$112,100

$-5,900 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Illinois

Percentile	IL Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$47,310	$49,800	$-2,490
25th Percentile	$59,850	$63,000	$-3,150
Median (50th)	$75,962	$79,960	$-3,998
75th Percentile	$97,660	$102,800	$-5,140
90th Percentile	$122,170	$128,600	$-6,430

Technical Writer Salary by City in Illinois

The largest employment areas for technical writers in Illinois include Chicago, Aurora, Naperville, and Rockford. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Chicago, IL

$85,557

Pop. 2,693,976 · COL 107%

Aurora, IL

$75,962

Pop. 197,757 · COL 95%

Naperville, IL

$86,357

Pop. 149,540 · COL 108%

Rockford, IL

$65,567

Pop. 148,655 · COL 82%

Springfield, IL

$67,966

Pop. 114,394 · COL 85%

How to Become a Technical Writer in Illinois

Education

Most technical writer positions require a bachelor's degree. Illinois has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Technical WritingDocumentation ToolsInformation ArchitectureEditingAPI DocumentationMarkdown

Job Outlook in Illinois

Nationally, technical writer employment is projected to grow 7% over the next decade (faster than average). Illinois's demand may vary based on local industry trends.