Newsletter of the East Bay Chapter of STC
November/December 2003
Society News
STC Mission
Creating and supporting a forum for communities of practice in the profession of technical communication.
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STC Salary Survey
Every year, STC surveys a random sample of its members who work as technical editors and writers in the U.S. and Canada. The survey gathers information regarding salaries and benefits.
According to the survey, the mean (average) salary for technical
writers and editors in the U.S. rose from $59,700 in 2002 to $61,730 in
2003 — a gain of 3.4 percent.
The mean salaries for different employment levels are as follows:
Entry |
$43,260 |
Mid-Level, Non-Supervisory |
$54,510 |
Mid-Level, Supervisory |
$60,510 |
Senior Level, Non-Supervisory |
$68,590 |
Senior Level, Supervisory |
$72,340 |
California salaries by zip code are as follows:
94 |
$80,000 |
940 |
$85,000 |
941 |
$75,480 |
945 |
$80,000 |
95 |
$80,000 |
950 |
$85,000 |
951 |
$81,000 |
See the complete STC
Salary Survey.
First STC Academic Salary Survey
This year, STC conducted its first salary survey specifically
for members working in academia. The survey results are broken down by
a number of factors, including academic rank and number of years of teaching
experience. The survey also addresses benefits and job satisfaction.
The mean salaries for different ranks are as follows:
Professor |
$71,360 |
| Associate Professor |
$58,840 |
| Assistant Professor |
$44,220 |
| Instructor |
$42,610 |
See the complete STC
Academic Salary Survey.
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