DOL Median (Tennessee)
$64,615
vs National
-2.1%
National: $65,989BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$71,556
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$64,615
-2.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,989
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Technical Writers in Tennessee earns $64,615 in nominal terms, which is 2.1% below the national average of $65,989. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $71,556 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tennessee
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| LONELY PLANET PUBLICATIONS INC. | $65,750 | 1 |
| Lonely Planet USA, LLC | $65,750 | 3 |
| EDGEAQ, LLC | $65,000 | 1 |
| Wipro Limited | $60,000 | 56 |
| Gregory Pharmaceutical Holdings, Inc. | $52,000 | 1 |
| Stantec Consulting Services Inc | $46,134 | 1 |
| HealthStream | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Technical Writers make in Tennessee?
The median Technical Writers salary in Tennessee is $64,615 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Tennessee a good place to work as a Technical Writers?
A Technical Writers in Tennessee earns 2.1% less than the national median of $65,989, or $71,556 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.