Technical Writers pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,760 a year or less, while the top 10% make $119,910 or more. The middle half of technical writers in Atlanta earn between $60,020 and $97,560.
- $60K10th
- $60K25th
- $75KMedian
- $98K75th
- $120K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $83,890 | $6,991 | $40.33 |
| Median | $75,140 | $6,262 | $36.12 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,020 | $5,002 | $28.86 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $97,560 | $8,130 | $46.90 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Technical Writers pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Technical writers in Atlanta earn about the same as the Georgia average ($82,400) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($96,970). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $90,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $83,890 | $75,140 | $59,760 | $119,910 | 890 |
| Georgia | $82,400 | $73,070 | $57,970 | $122,290 | 1,680 |
| United States | $96,970 | $90,390 | $57,440 | $145,270 | 45,500 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Technical Writers salary after taxes in Atlanta
On the average salary of $83,890, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $64,409 a year, or $5,367 a month and $2,477 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Atlanta a good place for technical writers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $83,890 buys what about $83,841 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Technical Writers salary in other Georgia cities
Atlanta ranks 4th of 4 Georgia metro areas for this job; Augusta pays the most ($104,210).
- Augusta$104,210
- Savannah$101,460
- Warner Robins$89,820
- Atlanta$83,890
Highest-paying cities for technical writers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($139,970).
- San Jose, CA$139,970
- San Francisco, CA$137,560
- Santa Rosa, CA$127,330
- Boulder, CO$115,710
- Boston, MA$115,210
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Technical Writers salary in Atlanta: questions
How much do technical writers make an hour in Atlanta?
$40.33 an hour on average, and $36.13 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level technical writers salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,760 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,020, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the technical writers take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $64,409 a year ($5,367 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $83,890.
Do technical writers earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% less than the U.S. average for this job ($96,970).
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; area Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.2%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.05, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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