How much does a technical writer make in South Carolina?
$82,540a year
Median yearly pay for technical writers in South Carolina. That is $39.68 an hour or $6,878 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.68
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,360Median: $82,540Highest 10%: $120,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,360 | $27.58 | |
| 25th | $66,700 | $32.07 | |
| Median | $82,540 | $39.68 | |
| 75th | $103,600 | $49.78 | |
| 90th | $120,900 | $58.14 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Augusta, GA | $103,700 |
| Charleston, SC | $88,610 |
| Charlotte, NC | $82,610 |
| Columbia, SC | $77,640 |
| Greenville, SC | $67,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for technical writers.
| 24. Minnesota | $83,270 |
| 25. Alaska | $83,200 |
| 26. Texas | $82,750 |
| 27. South Carolina | $82,540 |
| 28. Kentucky | $81,070 |
| 29. Missouri | $80,840 |
| 30. Utah | $80,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a technical writer make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $39.68 ($82,540 a year).
Do technical writers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $82,540 against $90,390 nationally, 9% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for technical writer pay?
South Carolina ranks 27 of 45 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays technical writers the most?
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, with a median of $103,700 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.