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Subject:You can make $100,000 as a tech writer From:Bob Morrisette <Robert -dot- Morrisette -at- EBAY -dot- SUN -dot- COM> Date:Mon, 12 Jun 1995 09:19:01 -0700
<I have just one question: WHERE? Geographically, that is. I'll pack my
bags tomorrow!>
;-)
PatO'
titanide -at- micro -dot- org
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$50 an hour is not uncommon for an experienced tech writer
contractor in Silicon Valley.
$50 an hour for 50 weeks is $100,000 without benefits.
Currently, there is work for 52 weeks if you want it.
I have never heard of anyone making $100,000 plus benefits,
but it is possible.
On a similar topic, the Northern California STC just released
a salary survey completed by 540 STC members in the six chapters.
Median salary was $53,500. The top 10% made over $79,000.
20% of the 540 are full-time contractors.
The 50-page survey is for sale. For details, e-mail
lufkin -at- ix -dot- netcom -dot- com
Bob Morrisette
writer -at- sabu -dot- EBay -dot- Sun -dot- COM
