DOL Median (Colorado)
$72,000
vs National
+9.1%
National: $65,989BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$68,246
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$72,000
+9.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,989
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Technical Writers in Colorado earns $72,000 in nominal terms, which is 9.1% above the national average of $65,989. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 105.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $68,246 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Colorado
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| VECTOR ENGINEERING, INC. | $197,460 | 1 |
| ASML US | $107,500 | 2 |
| INOVANT LLC | $95,000 | 2 |
| Envision Pharma, Inc. | $94,827 | 9 |
| Holland & Hart, LLP | $86,000 | 9 |
| NetApp, Inc. | $75,500 | 5 |
| Exela Enterprise Solutions, Inc. | $70,000 | 1 |
| GLOSSA ORDINARIA, LLC | $65,000 | 1 |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | $63,998 | 8 |
| Wipro Limited | $60,000 | 56 |
| Cyient, Inc | $54,600 | 19 |
| HAR MART CORP | $45,011 | 1 |
| JAVAJI SYSTEM SOLUTIONS INC | N/A | 1 |
| XVIVO Scientific Animation | 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 Colorado
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · $208,000Chief Executives · $193,315Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · $160,000Human Resources Managers · $150,000Financial Managers · $147,500Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Technical Writers make in Colorado?
The median Technical Writers salary in Colorado is $72,000 based on 19 DOL filings.
Is Colorado a good place to work as a Technical Writers?
A Technical Writers in Colorado earns 9.1% more than the national median of $65,989, or $68,246 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.