In Mississippi, technical writers earn $62,680 at the median — $30.14 an hour. The range runs from $44K at the entry level to $84K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Mississippi. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Technical Writers salary percentiles in Mississippi: 10th percentile $43,590, 25th percentile $52,270, median $62,680, 75th percentile $76,200, 90th percentile $84,110. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level technical writers (10th percentile) start around $44K. Mid-career wages sit at $63K. Top earners bring in $84K or more, a $41K spread from bottom to top.
How much do technical writers make in Mississippi?▼
The median is $62,680 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $43,590, and experienced technical writers can clear $84,110. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $63K enough to live in Mississippi?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,121/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,077/month, which eats 26.1% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a technical writers salary go in Mississippi?▼
Mississippi has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median technical writers salary is worth about $70,506 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do technical writers get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
