Technical Writers Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #31 of 45 · KY
14.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $83,190 ≈ $40/hr
Median annual salary $81,070
Employment 340
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $54,300P25 $60,020 Median $81,070P75 $99,240P90 $120,350
About 80% of technical writerss in Kentucky earn between $54,300 and $120,350. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean technical writers salary in Kentucky is $83,190, about 14.2% below the U.S. average ($96,970). That works out to roughly $40/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $89,260 | $85,870 | — |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $68,900 | $86,190 | 50 |