Technical Writers Salary in Louisiana

Technical writers in Louisiana earn the most in Baton Rouge (average $80,720 a year) and the least in New Orleans ($70,860), across the 3 Louisiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the technical writers average at $72,730 and the median at $63,790 for 320 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $96,970.

Technical Writers average salary by city in Louisiana

Baton Rouge$80,720
Lafayette$70,940
New Orleans$70,860

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Baton Rouge	$80,720	$75,310	$61,870	$63,581	91
Lafayette	$70,940	$70,140	$56,880	$56,994	87
New Orleans	$70,860	$62,990	$59,470	$56,940	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Louisiana

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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