Technical Writers pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,320 a year or less, while the top 10% make $104,830 or more. The middle half of technical writers in Louisville earn between $60,910 and $99,240.
- $57K10th
- $61K25th
- $89KMedian
- $99K75th
- $105K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $85,870 | $7,156 | $41.28 |
| Median | $89,260 | $7,438 | $42.91 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,910 | $5,076 | $29.28 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $99,240 | $8,270 | $47.71 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Technical Writers pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Technical writers in Louisville earn 3% more than the Kentucky average ($83,190) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($96,970). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $90,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $85,870 | $89,260 | $57,320 | $104,830 | n/a |
| Kentucky | $83,190 | $81,070 | $54,300 | $120,350 | 340 |
| United States | $96,970 | $90,390 | $57,440 | $145,270 | 45,500 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Technical Writers salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $85,870, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $64,463 a year, or $5,372 a month and $2,479 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $66,693 | $5,558 |
| Working in KY | $64,463 | $5,372 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for technical writers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $85,870 buys what about $92,260 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Technical Writers salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 2nd of 2 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Lexington pays the most ($86,190).
- Lexington$86,190
- Louisville$85,870
Highest-paying cities for technical writers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($139,970).
- San Jose, CA$139,970
- San Francisco, CA$137,560
- Santa Rosa, CA$127,330
- Boulder, CO$115,710
- Boston, MA$115,210
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Technical Writers salary in Louisville: questions
How much do technical writers make an hour in Louisville?
$41.29 an hour on average, and $42.91 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level technical writers salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,320 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,910, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the technical writers take-home pay in Louisville?
About $64,463 a year ($5,372 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $85,870. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do technical writers earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($96,970).
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; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 11.0%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
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