DOL Median (California)
$75,000
vs National
+13.7%
National: $65,989BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$54,152
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$75,000
+13.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,989
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Technical Writers in California earns $75,000 in nominal terms, which is 13.7% above the national average of $65,989. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $54,152 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| We Work Management LLC | $185,000 | 1 |
| NGM Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. | $175,000 | 1 |
| Baker Botts LLP | $169,000 | 2 |
| DRAIOS INC. | $160,000 | 5 |
| Medallia, Inc. | $150,000 | 1 |
| Khan Academy, Inc. | $150,000 | 1 |
| Facebook Inc. | $139,925 | 17 |
| Populus Group LLC | $139,360 | 3 |
| Fleishman-Hillard, Inc. | $135,000 | 1 |
| Move, Inc | $135,000 | 3 |
| ThousandEyes, Inc. | $135,000 | 1 |
| GIANT CREATIVE/STRATEGY LLC | $132,000 | 2 |
| Sysdig, Inc. | $130,000 | 4 |
| Dropbox, Inc. | $128,400 | 1 |
| Patreon, Inc. | $126,000 | 3 |
| PayPal, Inc. | $125,008 | 1 |
| EVELOZCITY | $125,000 | 1 |
| Twitch Interactive, Inc. | $125,000 | 1 |
| GREEN CHEF INC. | $125,000 | 1 |
| Roblox Corporation | $125,000 | 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 California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Technical Writers make in California?
The median Technical Writers salary in California is $75,000 based on 770 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Technical Writers?
A Technical Writers in California earns 13.7% more than the national median of $65,989, or $54,152 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.