How much does a technical writer make in Tennessee?
$79,550a year
Median yearly pay for technical writers in Tennessee. That is $38.25 an hour or $6,629 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.25
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,430Median: $79,550Highest 10%: $108,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,430 | $24.25 | |
| 25th | $63,540 | $30.55 | |
| Median | $79,550 | $38.25 | |
| 75th | $102,400 | $49.25 | |
| 90th | $108,900 | $52.35 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Knoxville, TN | $101,400 |
| Memphis, TN | $90,710 |
| Nashville, TN | $79,550 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for technical writers.
| 30. Utah | $80,270 |
| 31. Wisconsin | $80,030 |
| 32. Arizona | $79,780 |
| 33. Tennessee | $79,550 |
| 34. Ohio | $76,480 |
| 35. Indiana | $75,510 |
| 36. Montana | $75,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a technical writer make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $38.25 ($79,550 a year).
Do technical writers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $79,550 against $90,390 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for technical writer pay?
Tennessee ranks 33 of 45 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays technical writers the most?
Knoxville, TN, with a median of $101,400 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.