Salary data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Technical Writer salary in Alabama
$85,840
Median annual
$41.27
Median hourly
$92,180
Mean annual
630
Employed
The median annual wage for technical writers in Alabama was $85,840 in May 2025, with an average of $92,180. About 630 people work in this occupation there.
That is 5% below the national median of $90,390. Compared with all occupations in Alabama (median $45,670), technical writers earn 88% more.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $60,700, while the top 10% earned more than $123,140. Many technical writers are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,700 | $29.18 |
| 25th | $74,210 | $35.68 |
| Median | $85,840 | $41.27 |
| 75th | $104,860 | $50.41 |
| 90th | $123,140 | $59.20 |
Metro areas in Alabama
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville, AL | $96,470 | 340 |
| Montgomery, AL | $87,270 | — |
| Birmingham, AL | $82,870 | 60 |
| Mobile, AL | $79,980 | 30 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.