DOL Median (Los Angeles, CA)
$56,555
vs National
-14.3%
National: $65,989BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$40,834
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$56,555
-14.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,989
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Technical Writers in Los Angeles, CA earns $56,555 in nominal terms, which is 14.3% 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 $40,834 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Los Angeles, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Fleishman-Hillard, Inc. | $135,000 | 1 |
| HIGH ROAD COMMUNICATIONS LLC | $114,575 | 2 |
| TBWA Worldwide Inc. | $110,000 | 1 |
| EAST WEST LAW GROUP, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION | $87,048 | 1 |
| Mending Kids International | $83,200 | 1 |
| LAW OFFICES OF MICHAEL I. BROOKS | $79,622 | 1 |
| The University of Southern California | $75,410 | 3 |
| PARK LAW FIRM | $75,171 | 2 |
| Frequency Networks | $75,000 | 1 |
| LAW OFFICES OF ARNEL B. JALBUENA, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION | $68,307 | 1 |
| OLYMPIA LAW, P.C. | $68,307 | 1 |
| ASSET INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC | $67,000 | 2 |
| MID LA LLC | $60,861 | 1 |
| BBC WORLDWIDE AMERICAS INC | $60,000 | 1 |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS U.S. CORPORATION | $60,000 | 24 |
| INSYGHT INTERACTIVE, INC. | $58,000 | 1 |
| MakeshopNcompany, Inc. | $57,200 | 6 |
| PROYECTO PASTORAL AT DOLORES MISSION | $57,000 | 1 |
| NOSCO USA INC | $56,555 | 1 |
| LAW OFFICES OF JOHN H. OH & ASSOCIATES, A PROFESSI | $56,555 | 1 |
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How much does a Technical Writers make in Los Angeles, CA?
The median Technical Writers salary in Los Angeles, CA is $56,555 based on 38 DOL filings.
Is Los Angeles, CA a good place to work as a Technical Writers?
A Technical Writers in Los Angeles, CA earns 14.3% less than the national median of $65,989, or $40,834 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.