Technical Writers Salary in Alabama

Ranked #19 of 45 · AL

4.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $92,180 ≈ $44/hr
Median annual salary $85,840
Employment 630

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $60,700P25 $74,210 Median $85,840P75 $104,860P90 $123,140

About 80% of technical writerss in Alabama earn between $60,700 and $123,140. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Alabama
$92,180
U.S. average
$96,970

The mean technical writers salary in Alabama is $92,180, about 4.9% below the U.S. average ($96,970). That works out to roughly $44/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Alabama

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Huntsville, AL $96,470 $96,450 340
Montgomery, AL $87,270 $90,500
Birmingham, AL $82,870 $89,930 60
Mobile, AL $79,980 $84,480 30

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do technical writers make in Alabama?

The median technical writers salary in Alabama is $85,840 per year (mean $92,180), and about 80% earn between $60,700 and $123,140.

How much do technical writers make per hour in Alabama?

Roughly $44 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $92,180 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Alabama a high-paying state for technical writers?

Alabama ranks #19 of 45 states for technical writers pay. Its mean salary of $92,180 is about 4.9% below the U.S. average of $96,970.

Which metro areas in Alabama pay technical writers the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Alabama for technical writers are Huntsville, AL ($96,470), Montgomery, AL ($87,270), Birmingham, AL ($82,870), by median annual wage.

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