Technical Writers Salary in Tennessee

Technical writers in Tennessee earn the most in Memphis (average $89,640 a year) and the least in Nashville ($81,680), across the 3 Tennessee metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the technical writers average at $82,580 and the median at $79,550 for 480 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $96,970.

Technical Writers average salary by city in Tennessee

Memphis$89,640
Knoxville$89,120
Nashville$81,680

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Memphis	$89,640	$90,710	$67,130	$71,892	92
Knoxville	$89,120	$101,430	$63,780	$71,526	93
Nashville	$81,680	$79,550	$68,550	$66,292	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Tennessee has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Technical Writers salary in other states

Technical Writers salary by city and state

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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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