Technical Writers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $81,570 -11% vs national
Median hourly $39.22
10th percentile $50,510
90th percentile $119,450
Employed locally 770
National median $91,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,510
    25th
    $58,670
    50th (median)
    $81,570
    75th
    $101,210
    90th
    $119,450

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Technical Writers salary vs area income 94% Median Technical Writers salary is 6% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Technical Writers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $182,450
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $135,880
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,850
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $125,760
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $109,480
    Connecticut $109,400

    Nearby metros — Technical Writers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Savannah, GA $103,000
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $98,010
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $82,990
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $79,630
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $78,870
    Michigan $78,750

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$34,850
    Public Relations Specialists$76,940
    Graphic Designers$59,470
    Producers and Directors$78,330
    Coaches and Scouts$38,910
    Interior Designers$65,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Technical Writers make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Technical Writers in Atlanta, GA is $39.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.65 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Technical Writers salaries?

    The median Technical Writers salary in Atlanta, GA is 11% below the national median of $91,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Technical Writers in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Technical Writers (10th percentile) earn around $50,510 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,670.