Technical Writer salary in Mississippi
The median annual wage for technical writers in Mississippi is $65,220, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — below the national median of $90,390. Mississippi ranks 42 of 44 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$65,220
25th percentile
$60,810
75th percentile
$80,150
90th percentile
$85,980
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Mississippi | 70 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Mississippi | $69,480 |
| National median | $90,390 |
| National employment | 45,500 |
States with similar pay for technical writers
- Iowa: median $66,520
- Louisiana: median $63,790
- South Dakota: median $63,350
- Arkansas: median $61,180
- Oklahoma: median $69,760
- North Dakota: median $72,990
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 —.