Technical Writing/Documentation Director Salary in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Technical Writing/Documentation Director Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

How much does a Technical Writing/Documentation Director make in Pittsburgh, PA? The average Technical Writing/Documentation Director salary in Pittsburgh, PA is $165,100 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $147,200 and $176,300. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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10th Percentile Technical Writing/Documentation Director Salary $130,903 Pittsburgh,PA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Technical Writing/Documentation Director Salary $147,200 Pittsburgh,PA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Technical Writing/Documentation Director Salary $165,100 Pittsburgh,PA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Technical Writing/Documentation Director Salary $176,300 Pittsburgh,PA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Technical Writing/Documentation Director Salary $186,497 Pittsburgh,PA March 26, 2024
25% $147,200 10% $130,903 90% $186,497 75% $176,300 $165,100 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Wilkes University - Wilkes Barre, PA

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The University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, PA

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Confluent - Harrisburg, PA

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The Technical Writing/Documentation Director develops standard documentation methods to effectively communicate product concepts and technical information. Establishes and plans the overall policies and goals for technical writing function. Being an Technical Writing/Documentation Director requires a bachelor's degree. Coordinates with other teams and departments to determine technical writing needs. In addition, Technical Writing/Documentation Director typically reports to a senior manager or top management. The Technical Writing/Documentation Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. Working as an Technical Writing/Documentation Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Job Openings for Technical Writing/Documentation Director in Pittsburgh, PA
  • Wilkes University - Wilkes Barre, PA
    Wilkes University invites applicants for an Assistant Technical Director opening. This is a full-time, salaried, 12-month staff position with benefits in t...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • The University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, PA
    University Overview. The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and i...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Confluent - Harrisburg, PA
    With Confluent, organizations can harness the full power of continuously flowing data to innovate and win in the modern digital world. We have a purpose th...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • The Travelers Companies, Inc. - Centennial, CO
    Who Are We. Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our...
    - 15 Days Ago
  • NVIDIA - Redmond, WA
    We are looking for an experienced Senior Compiler Engineer with technical leadership experience with for an exciting role in our Compute Compiler Team. We ...
    - 9 Months Ago

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