Technical Writers Salary
In Savannah, GA, technical writers earn $103,000 at the median, or about $49.52 an hour. The range runs from $76K at the entry level to $136K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 95.21), that's roughly $108,182 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,680/month, or 25.8% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $103K get you in Savannah?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Savannah’s Regional Price Parity (95.21). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Savannah
Savannah sits well above the national pay line for technical writers, local pay runs about 14% higher than the U.S. median of $90K. Rent runs $1,680/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 26.6% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 95.21) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for technical writers in metros near Savannah, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $75K | $75K |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $104K | $113K |
| Warner Robins | $88K | $94K |
| Montgomery | $87K | $97K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Savannah, GA
Entry-level technical writers (10th percentile) start around $76K. Mid-career wages sit at $103K. Top earners bring in $136K or more, a $60K spread from bottom to top.
Technical Writers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Technical Writers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $122K | +35% | 1,550 |
| District of Columbia | $118K | +30% | 440 |
| Massachusetts | $109K | +21% | 1,850 |
| Washington | $104K | +15% | 1,620 |
| California | $104K | +15% | 5,280 |
| Rhode Island | $102K | +13% | 150 |
| Connecticut | $102K | +13% | 770 |
| Maryland | $101K | +12% | 1,780 |
| Colorado | $101K | +11% | 1,320 |
| New York | $98K | +9% | 1,610 |
| New Hampshire | $96K | +7% | 230 |
| New Mexico | $95K | +5% | 420 |
| Virginia | $94K | +4% | 2,280 |
| Delaware | $90K | -0% | 80 |
| Nevada | $89K | -2% | 230 |
| Illinois | $89K | -2% | 1,040 |
| Vermont | $88K | -3% | 60 |
| Pennsylvania | $88K | -3% | 1,330 |
| North Carolina | $86K | -5% | 2,860 |
| Florida | $86K | -5% | 2,550 |
| Alabama | $86K | -5% | 630 |
| Michigan | $85K | -6% | 970 |
| Oregon | $84K | -7% | 590 |
| Minnesota | $83K | -8% | 910 |
| Alaska | $83K | -8% | 130 |
| Texas | $83K | -8% | 3,340 |
| South Carolina | $83K | -9% | 700 |
| Kentucky | $81K | -10% | 340 |
| Missouri | $81K | -11% | 500 |
| Utah | $80K | -11% | 570 |
| Wisconsin | $80K | -11% | 910 |
| Arizona | $80K | -12% | 730 |
| Tennessee | $80K | -12% | 480 |
| Ohio | $76K | -15% | 1,350 |
| Indiana | $76K | -16% | 540 |
| Montana | $75K | -17% | 160 |
| Kansas | $74K | -19% | 480 |
| Georgia | $73K | -19% | 1,680 |
| North Dakota | $73K | -19% | 70 |
| Oklahoma | $70K | -23% | 600 |
| Iowa | $67K | -26% | 640 |
| Mississippi | $65K | -28% | 70 |
| Louisiana | $64K | -29% | 320 |
| South Dakota | $63K | -30% | 70 |
| Arkansas | $61K | -32% | 150 |
Showing 1–10 of 45 states
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a technical writer afford a 2BR apartment alone in Savannah?
Yes — at the median salary of $103K, rent takes 26.6% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,680/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for technical writers in Savannah?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new technical writers typically earn — is $76K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,565/month. At HUD’s $1,680/month FMR, rent would take 37% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is technical writer a high-paying job in Savannah?
Local pay is 14% above the national median — $103K here vs. $90K nationally.
How does Savannah compare to the national average for technical writers?
Savannah pays $103K median vs. the U.S. average of $90K — that’s +14%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 95.21), the purchasing-power equivalent is $108K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do technical writers make in Savannah, GA?
The median is $103,000 a year, that works out to about $50 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $76,080, and experienced technical writers can clear $136,460. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $103K enough to live in Savannah?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,304/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,680/month, which eats 26.6% 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 Savannah?
Savannah has a Regional Price Parity of 95.21 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median technical writers salary is worth about $108,182 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.