Technical Writers pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for technical writers is $41.27 an hour ($85,840 a year). About 630 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($90,390). Alabama ranks 21st of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for technical writers in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.18 | $60,700 |
| 25% of workers | $35.68 | $74,210 |
| Half of workers (median) | $41.27 | $85,840 |
| 75% of workers | $50.41 | $104,860 |
| 90% of workers | $59.20 | $123,140 |
Technical Writers pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $96,470 | 340 |
| Montgomery | $87,270 | 0 |
| Birmingham | $82,870 | 60 |
| Mobile | $79,980 | 30 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for technical writers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.8% over ten years, little or no change · about 3,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $99,880 |
| Management Analysts | $108,040 |
| Project Management Specialists | $100,820 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $106,330 |
| Data Scientists | $103,120 |
| Editors | $63,330 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $61,710 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $43,440 |
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