Technical Writers Salary in Alabama

Technical writers in Alabama earn the most in Huntsville (average $96,450 a year) and the least in Mobile ($84,480), across the 4 Alabama metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the technical writers average at $92,180 and the median at $85,840 for 630 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $96,970.

Technical Writers average salary by city in Alabama

Huntsville$96,450
Montgomery$90,500
Birmingham$89,930
Mobile$84,480

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Huntsville	$96,450	$96,470	$78,140	$72,720	93
Montgomery	$90,500	$87,270	$74,210	$68,766	90
Birmingham	$89,930	$82,870	$63,770	$68,387	92
Mobile	$84,480	$79,980	$73,920	$64,765	88

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; city occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Technical Writers salary in other states

Technical Writers salary by city and state

More about pay in Alabama

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-3042.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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