DOL Median (Arizona)
$50,200
vs National
-23.9%
National: $65,989BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$46,310
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$50,200
-23.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,989
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Technical Writers in Arizona earns $50,200 in nominal terms, which is 23.9% below the national average of $65,989. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 108.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $46,310 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Arizona
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Association of Universities For Research In Astronomy | $86,000 | 2 |
| APOLLO EDUCATION GROUP INC. | $85,000 | 2 |
| Infosys Limited | $68,120 | 5 |
| CORTECH, LLC | $66,560 | 2 |
| NXP USA, Inc. | $56,129 | 4 |
| The University of Arizona | $50,274 | 2 |
| FREESCALE SEMICONDUCTOR, INC., A SUBSIDIARY OF NXP SEMICONDUCTORS N.V. | $50,200 | 1 |
| Schlage Lock Company LLC | $50,000 | 3 |
| FREESCALE SEMICONDUCTOR, INC. | $49,500 | 4 |
| Organization for Cultural Exchange Among Nations | $45,885 | 1 |
| ECOTALITY NORTH AMERICA | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Technical Writers
Greenwood Village, CO · $197,460Bridgewater, NE · $156,000Ocala, FL · $148,485Stirling, NE · $137,301Troy, NE · $135,200Top-Paying Roles in Arizona
Cardiologists · $582,600Anesthesiologists · $500,000Surgeons, All Other · $465,000Physicians, Pathologists · $280,000Physicians, All Other · $272,500Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Technical Writers make in Arizona?
The median Technical Writers salary in Arizona is $50,200 based on 15 DOL filings.
Is Arizona a good place to work as a Technical Writers?
A Technical Writers in Arizona earns 23.9% less than the national median of $65,989, or $46,310 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.