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Technical Writers Salary in Tennessee
Technical Writers in Tennessee earn a median $79,550 a year, 12% below the U.S. median.
- Median in TN
- $79,550 a year
- U.S. median
- $90,390 a year
- Employment
- 480
- Location quotient
- 0.50
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Tennessee
- Median (50%)
- $79,550 · $38.24 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $82,580 · $39.70 an hour (estimate error ±2.9%)
- 10th percentile
- $50,430 · $24.24 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $63,540 · $30.55 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $102,430 · $49.25 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $108,890 · $52.35 an hour
- Employment
- 480 (estimate error ±21.1%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.15
- Location quotient
- 0.50 (1.00 = national share)
Technical Writers pay by metro area in Tennessee
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Knoxville, TN | $101,430 | 100 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $90,710 | 80 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $79,550 | 170 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do technical writers make in Tennessee?
- The median wage for technical writers in Tennessee is $79,550 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 480 jobs in the state.
- Where in Tennessee do technical writers earn the most?
- Knoxville, TN has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $101,430 a year.