How much does a technical writer make in Atlanta?
$75,140a year
Median yearly pay for technical writers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $36.13 an hour or $6,262 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.13
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 109 of 136
- Jobs in the area
- 890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,760Median: $75,140Highest 10%: $119,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,760 | $28.73 | |
| 25th | $60,020 | $28.86 | |
| Median | $75,140 | $36.13 | |
| 75th | $97,560 | $46.90 | |
| 90th | $119,900 | $57.65 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for technical writers.
| Augusta, GA | $103,700 |
| Savannah, GA | $103,000 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Actor | $135,800 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $122,600 |
| Art Director | $111,500 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $94,680 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $94,530 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $86,610 |
| News Analyst | $85,040 |
| Writer and Author | $81,990 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $80,960 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $80,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a technical writer make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $36.13 ($75,140 a year).
Do technical writers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $75,140 against $90,390 nationally, 17% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $73,070, so Atlanta pays 3% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for technical writer pay?
109 of 136 metro areas with data.
How much does a technical writer make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $119,900 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.