How much does a technical writer make in Louisiana?
$63,790a year
Median yearly pay for technical writers in Louisiana. That is $30.67 an hour or $5,316 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.67
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,220Median: $63,790Highest 10%: $94,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,220 | $25.59 | |
| 25th | $58,020 | $27.89 | |
| Median | $63,790 | $30.67 | |
| 75th | $76,670 | $36.86 | |
| 90th | $94,680 | $45.52 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $75,310 |
| Lafayette, LA | $70,140 |
| New Orleans, LA | $62,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for technical writers.
| 40. Oklahoma | $69,760 |
| 41. Iowa | $66,520 |
| 42. Mississippi | $65,220 |
| 43. Louisiana | $63,790 |
| 44. South Dakota | $63,350 |
| 45. Arkansas | $61,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a technical writer make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $30.67 ($63,790 a year).
Do technical writers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $63,790 against $90,390 nationally, 29% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for technical writer pay?
Louisiana ranks 43 of 45 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays technical writers the most?
Baton Rouge, LA, with a median of $75,310 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.