DOL Median (Bakersfield, CA)
$52,000
vs National
-21.2%
National: $65,989BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$37,545
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$52,000
-21.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,989
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Technical Writers in Bakersfield, CA earns $52,000 in nominal terms, which is 21.2% below the national average of $65,989. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $37,545 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Bakersfield, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC | $68,328 | 1 |
| ALTERNATE MEDICAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC. | $60,000 | 1 |
| ALTERNATIVE MEDICAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC. | $60,000 | 2 |
| CENTRIC HEALTHCARE SERVICES, LLC | $51,480 | 8 |
| TECHSCRIPT, INC. | $50,000 | 5 |
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How much does a Technical Writers make in Bakersfield, CA?
The median Technical Writers salary in Bakersfield, CA is $52,000 based on 13 DOL filings.
Is Bakersfield, CA a good place to work as a Technical Writers?
A Technical Writers in Bakersfield, CA earns 21.2% less than the national median of $65,989, or $37,545 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.