Technical Writers Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Tennessee
Technical Writers in Tennessee earn a median salary of $75,825 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -17.3% vs the national median of $91,670. An estimated 350 technical writers are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $64,670 to $86,340 depending on location.
$75,825
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$86,340
Highest paying metro
$64,670
Lowest paying metro
350
Employed in Tennessee
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Technical Writers salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $86,340 | $65,530 | $102,490 | 90 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $78,590 | $66,680 | $78,590 | — |
| Knoxville, TN | $73,700 | $57,410 | $88,420 | 130 |
| Nashville, TN | $64,670 | $51,550 | $88,190 | 130 |