DOL Median (Kentucky)
$34,278
vs National
-48.1%
National: $65,989BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$36,898
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$34,278
-48.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,989
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Technical Writers in Kentucky earns $34,278 in nominal terms, which is 48.1% below the national average of $65,989. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $36,898 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Kentucky
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| NPR OF AMERICA, INC. | $34,278 | 1 |
| CIBER, INC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Technical Writers make in Kentucky?
The median Technical Writers salary in Kentucky is $34,278 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Kentucky a good place to work as a Technical Writers?
A Technical Writers in Kentucky earns 48.1% less than the national median of $65,989, or $36,898 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.