How much does a technical writer make in Kentucky?
$81,070a year
Median yearly pay for technical writers in Kentucky. That is $38.98 an hour or $6,756 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.98
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,300Median: $81,070Highest 10%: $120,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,300 | $26.11 | |
| 25th | $60,020 | $28.86 | |
| Median | $81,070 | $38.98 | |
| 75th | $99,240 | $47.71 | |
| 90th | $120,400 | $57.86 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $89,260 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $79,140 |
| Lexington, KY | $68,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for technical writers.
| 25. Alaska | $83,200 |
| 26. Texas | $82,750 |
| 27. South Carolina | $82,540 |
| 28. Kentucky | $81,070 |
| 29. Missouri | $80,840 |
| 30. Utah | $80,270 |
| 31. Wisconsin | $80,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a technical writer make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $38.98 ($81,070 a year).
Do technical writers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $81,070 against $90,390 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for technical writer pay?
Kentucky ranks 28 of 45 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays technical writers the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $89,260 a year.
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.