DOL Median (Foster City, CA)
$90,205
vs National
+36.7%
National: $65,989BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$65,130
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$90,205
+36.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,989
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Technical Writers in Foster City, CA earns $90,205 in nominal terms, which is 36.7% 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 $65,130 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Foster City, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Populus Group LLC | $139,360 | 3 |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc | $107,965 | 6 |
| MORE Health | $65,749 | 4 |
| CORY / PAETH | $52,728 | 2 |
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How much does a Technical Writers make in Foster City, CA?
The median Technical Writers salary in Foster City, CA is $90,205 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Foster City, CA a good place to work as a Technical Writers?
A Technical Writers in Foster City, CA earns 36.7% more than the national median of $65,989, or $65,130 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.