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Specifications writer salary
Average specifications writer salary
$72,326
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Average specifications writer salary by state
Highest paying states for specifications writers
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $107,353 | $51.61 |
| 2 | Virginia | $91,255 | $43.87 |
| 3 | New York | $82,987 | $39.90 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $82,458 | $39.64 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $86,142 | $41.41 |
| 6 | Vermont | $76,482 | $36.77 |
| 7 | Arizona | $82,365 | $39.60 |
| 8 | California | $79,763 | $38.35 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $78,720 | $37.85 |
| 10 | Michigan | $78,000 | $37.50 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $76,761 | $36.90 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $77,813 | $37.41 |
| 13 | North Carolina | $73,213 | $35.20 |
| 14 | Wyoming | $68,120 | $32.75 |
| 15 | Washington | $72,322 | $34.77 |
| 16 | Illinois | $72,154 | $34.69 |
| 17 | Oregon | $70,545 | $33.92 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $72,828 | $35.01 |
| 19 | Rhode Island | $69,897 | $33.60 |
| 20 | Maryland | $72,973 | $35.08 |
| 21 | North Dakota | $71,966 | $34.60 |
| 22 | Delaware | $69,168 | $33.25 |
| 23 | Nevada | $65,813 | $31.64 |
| 24 | Ohio | $68,524 | $32.94 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $66,620 | $32.03 |
| 26 | Alaska | $64,871 | $31.19 |
| 27 | Indiana | $65,665 | $31.57 |
| 28 | Florida | $65,213 | $31.35 |
| 29 | Missouri | $64,252 | $30.89 |
| 30 | Texas | $62,497 | $30.05 |
| 31 | Colorado | $64,560 | $31.04 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $61,671 | $29.65 |
| 33 | Utah | $59,726 | $28.71 |
| 34 | Montana | $61,550 | $29.59 |
| 35 | Georgia | $62,749 | $30.17 |
| 36 | Kansas | $60,711 | $29.19 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $57,980 | $27.88 |
| 38 | Louisiana | $62,294 | $29.95 |
| 39 | West Virginia | $59,511 | $28.61 |
| 40 | New Mexico | $59,201 | $28.46 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $55,045 | $26.46 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $57,993 | $27.88 |
| 43 | Alabama | $59,029 | $28.38 |
| 44 | Maine | $60,078 | $28.88 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $58,540 | $28.14 |
| 46 | South Dakota | $57,008 | $27.41 |
| 47 | Iowa | $57,648 | $27.72 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $59,239 | $28.48 |
| 49 | Idaho | $55,134 | $26.51 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $56,040 | $26.94 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $55,126 | $26.50 |
Specifications writer salary details
A specifications writer's salary ranges from $49,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $105,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a specifications writer's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $105,000 | $8,750 | $50 |
| 75th Percentile | $88,000 | $7,333 | $42 |
| Average | $72,326 | $6,027 | $35 |
| 25th Percentile | $59,000 | $4,917 | $28 |
| 10th Percentile | $49,000 | $4,083 | $24 |
Highest paying specifications writer jobs
The highest paying types of specifications writers are senior editor, managing editor, and senior writer.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Editor | $52,107 | $4,342 | $25.05 | 15,115 |
| Publisher | $71,539 | $5,962 | $34.39 | 10,303 |
| Managing Editor | $89,060 | $7,422 | $42.82 | 16,781 |
| Content Editor | $61,694 | $5,141 | $29.66 | 18,586 |
| News Editor | $53,822 | $4,485 | $25.88 | 12,484 |
| Reporter | $46,667 | $3,889 | $22.44 | 11,179 |
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Specifications writer salary trends
The average specifications writer salary has risen by $9,728 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average specifications writer earned $62,598 annually, but today, they earn $72,326 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for specifications writers over the last decade.
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Average specifications writer salary over time
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Specifications writer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $72,300 | $34.77 | +2.4% |
| 2025 | $70,600 | $33.93 | +1.4% |
| 2024 | $69,600 | $33.47 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | $68,700 | $33.04 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | $67,700 | $32.54 | -0.6% |
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