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Technical Writer Salary in South Carolina

The median technical writer salary in South Carolina is $71,164 per year, which is 11% below the national median of $79,960.

Median Salary

$71,164

vs National

$-8,796

State Rank

#40 of 50

Cost of Living

89%

Technical Writer Salary in South Carolina by Experience

In South Carolina, an entry-level technical writer earns around $46,280, while experienced professionals earn up to $105,020 per year. The cost of living index in South Carolina is 89% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$46,280

$-5,720 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$71,200

$-8,800 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$105,020

$-12,980 vs national

Salary Percentiles in South Carolina

Percentile	SC Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$44,322	$49,800	$-5,478
25th Percentile	$56,070	$63,000	$-6,930
Median (50th)	$71,164	$79,960	$-8,796
75th Percentile	$91,492	$102,800	$-11,308
90th Percentile	$114,454	$128,600	$-14,146

Technical Writer Salary by City in South Carolina

The largest employment areas for technical writers in South Carolina include Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, and North Charleston. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Charleston, SC

$79,960

Pop. 150,227 · COL 100%

Columbia, SC

$71,964

Pop. 131,674 · COL 90%

Greenville, SC

$73,563

Pop. 72,095 · COL 92%

North Charleston, SC

$75,962

Pop. 115,382 · COL 95%

Mount Pleasant, SC

$83,958

Pop. 94,171 · COL 105%

How to Become a Technical Writer in South Carolina

Education

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

Key Skills

Technical WritingDocumentation ToolsInformation ArchitectureEditingAPI DocumentationMarkdown

Job Outlook in South Carolina

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