A Bachelorâs degree in journalism is a four-year program, although at some universities it is possible to complete the program in three years.
Those in the lowest 10 percent earning bracket had salaries of $28,610 or less. Writers and authors in the highest 10 percent earning bracket had average salaries of $109,440 or more. Industries that paid the highest average salaries were advertising and motion pictures. Average salaries for writers and authors working in these industries were $62,000 or higher.
Mid level technical writers - 3 to 7 years of experience. Senior level technical writers - 7 plus years of experience. Let's match these three levels to the annual wages in the chart. If you're an entry level technical writer, you fall into the 10 - 25 percentiles and make between $36,490 and $46,680 per year. mid level technical writer falls into the 50% percentile and makes $60,390 a year. Senior level technical writers at level three make between $76,650 and $94,550 a year. You have to be a senior level technical writer to make $90,000 plus per year.