Creative & Education Arkansas (AR) Rank #48 of 50

Technical Writer Salary in Arkansas

The median technical writer salary in Arkansas is $67,166 per year, which is 16% below the national median of $79,960.

Median Salary

$67,166

vs National

$-12,794

State Rank

#48 of 50

Cost of Living

84%

Technical Writer Salary in Arkansas by Experience

In Arkansas, an entry-level technical writer earns around $43,680, while experienced professionals earn up to $99,120 per year. The cost of living index in Arkansas is 84% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$43,680

$-8,320 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$67,200

$-12,800 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$99,120

$-18,880 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Arkansas

Percentile	AR Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$41,832	$49,800	$-7,968
25th Percentile	$52,920	$63,000	$-10,080
Median (50th)	$67,166	$79,960	$-12,794
75th Percentile	$86,352	$102,800	$-16,448
90th Percentile	$108,024	$128,600	$-20,576

Technical Writer Salary by City in Arkansas

The largest employment areas for technical writers in Arkansas include Little Rock, Fort Smith, Fayetteville, and Springdale. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Little Rock, AR

$69,565

Pop. 202,591 · COL 87%

Fort Smith, AR

$63,968

Pop. 89,142 · COL 80%

Fayetteville, AR

$70,365

Pop. 93,949 · COL 88%

Springdale, AR

$67,166

Pop. 80,433 · COL 84%

Jonesboro, AR

$65,567

Pop. 78,576 · COL 82%

How to Become a Technical Writer in Arkansas

Education

Most technical writer positions require a bachelor's degree. Arkansas has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Technical WritingDocumentation ToolsInformation ArchitectureEditingAPI DocumentationMarkdown

Job Outlook in Arkansas

Nationally, technical writer employment is projected to grow 7% over the next decade (faster than average). Arkansas's demand may vary based on local industry trends.