Technical Writers Salary in Kentucky

Technical writers in Kentucky earn the most in Lexington (average $86,190 a year) and the least in Louisville ($85,870), across the 2 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the technical writers average at $83,190 and the median at $81,070 for 340 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $96,970.

Technical Writers average salary by city in Kentucky

Lexington$86,190
Louisville$85,870

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lexington	$86,190	$68,900	$58,970	$64,195	93
Louisville	$85,870	$89,260	$60,910	$64,463	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%). 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 Kentucky

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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