Technical Writers pay range in Savannah
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,080 a year or less, while the top 10% make $136,460 or more. The middle half of technical writers in Savannah earn between $80,790 and $104,490.
- $76K10th
- $81K25th
- $103KMedian
- $104K75th
- $136K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $101,460 | $8,455 | $48.78 |
| Median | $103,000 | $8,583 | $49.52 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $80,790 | $6,732 | $38.84 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $104,490 | $8,708 | $50.24 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Technical Writers pay in Savannah vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Technical writers in Savannah earn 23% more than the Georgia average ($82,400) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($96,970). At the median the gap is +14% against the U.S. median of $90,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah | $101,460 | $103,000 | $76,080 | $136,460 | 120 |
| 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 Savannah
On the average salary of $101,460, a single filer in Savannah takes home about $75,893 a year, or $6,324 a month and $2,919 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Savannah a good place for technical writers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Savannah area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.2), so the average $101,460 buys what about $106,569 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Savannah ($47,240). A typical home costs $348,054, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Technical Writers salary in other Georgia cities
Savannah ranks 2nd 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 Savannah: questions
How much do technical writers make an hour in Savannah?
$48.78 an hour on average, and $49.52 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level technical writers salary in Savannah?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,080 a year and the 25th percentile is $80,790, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the technical writers take-home pay in Savannah?
About $75,893 a year ($6,324 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $101,460.
Do technical writers earn more in Savannah than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% more 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 Savannah, GA (42340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- 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 1.99, this job is 2.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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