What does freelance technical writing pay?
Because technical writing crosses so many disciplines and incorporates many different types of writing, the freelance rates for technical writing vary significantly. As with any field, freelance technical writing pay also varies based on the experience of the writer and the geographic location and size of the company. While novices will command lower contract rates than experienced technical writers, even beginners can usually earn more doing technical writing than standard copy writing. In many large cities in the U.S., technical writing contract rates may range from $40 – $80 per hour depending on the requirements of the project.
