How much does a technical writer make in Mississippi?
$65,220a year
Median yearly pay for technical writers in Mississippi. That is $31.36 an hour or $5,435 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.36
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,740Median: $65,220Highest 10%: $85,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,740 | $21.99 | |
| 25th | $60,810 | $29.24 | |
| Median | $65,220 | $31.36 | |
| 75th | $80,150 | $38.53 | |
| 90th | $85,980 | $41.34 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $90,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for technical writers.
| 39. North Dakota | $72,990 |
| 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 Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $31.36 ($65,220 a year).
Do technical writers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $65,220 against $90,390 nationally, 28% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for technical writer pay?
Mississippi ranks 42 of 45 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays technical writers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $90,710 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.