Salary data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Technical Writer salary in South Carolina
$82,540
Median annual
$39.68
Median hourly
$85,310
Mean annual
700
Employed
The median annual wage for technical writers in South Carolina was $82,540 in May 2025, with an average of $85,310. About 700 people work in this occupation there.
That is 9% below the national median of $90,390. Compared with all occupations in South Carolina (median $46,490), technical writers earn 78% more.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $57,360, while the top 10% earned more than $120,930. Many technical writers are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,360 | $27.58 |
| 25th | $66,700 | $32.07 |
| Median | $82,540 | $39.68 |
| 75th | $103,550 | $49.78 |
| 90th | $120,930 | $58.14 |
Metro areas in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $88,610 | 150 |
| Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $79,010 | 30 |
| Columbia, SC | $77,640 | 90 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $67,910 | 180 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.