Technical Writer salary in Alabama
The median annual wage for technical writers in Alabama is $85,840, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — below the national median of $90,390. Alabama ranks 21 of 44 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$85,840
25th percentile
$74,210
75th percentile
$104,860
90th percentile
$123,140
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Alabama | 630 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Alabama | $92,180 |
| National median | $90,390 |
| National employment | 45,500 |
States with similar pay for technical writers
- Florida: median $86,240
- North Carolina: median $86,320
- Michigan: median $85,270
- Pennsylvania: median $87,620
- Oregon: median $84,000
- Vermont: median $87,860
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Technical Writers" (27-3042), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.