SOC 27-3042 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Technical Writers — Fayetteville
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Technical Writers in Fayetteville, AR is $61,180 per year, substantially below the national median of $90,390 — a gap of 32.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Technical Writers in Fayetteville, AR is $61,180 per year, substantially below the national median of $90,390 — a gap of 32.3%. Half of workers earn between $59,670 and $61,180. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $54,070 and the ninetieth at $77,770.
Within the state, Little Rock records the highest median at $61,860. Of the 432 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 140th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,070 | −40.2% |
| 25th | $59,670 | −34.0% |
| Median (50th) | $61,180 | −32.3% |
| 75th | $61,180 | −32.3% |
| 90th | $77,770 | −14.0% |
| Mean | $62,970 | −30.3% |
Other metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Rock | $61,860 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Fayetteville run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $61,180 goes as far as $70,403 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 22.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,180as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$70,403US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,180 a year, 32.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $54,070 to $77,770 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Little Rock, at $61,860.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Technical Writers in Fayetteville, AR?
The median annual wage is $61,180, or $29.41 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $90,390, so pay in Fayetteville, AR is 32.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Fayetteville, AR earns more than $77,770 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $54,070 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Little Rock, at $61,860 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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