DOL Median (Oakland, CA)
$81,392
vs National
+23.3%
National: $65,989BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$58,766
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$81,392
+23.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,989
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Technical Writers in Oakland, CA earns $81,392 in nominal terms, which is 23.3% 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 $58,766 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Oakland, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SIERRA CLUB | $84,000 | 1 |
| Navis, LP | $82,561 | 6 |
| AECOM Technical Services Inc | $80,444 | 2 |
| thredUP Inc. | $70,000 | 4 |
| IAC SEARCH & MEDIA INC. | $56,659 | 2 |
| TRANSFAIR USA | $54,891 | 1 |
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How much does a Technical Writers make in Oakland, CA?
The median Technical Writers salary in Oakland, CA is $81,392 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is Oakland, CA a good place to work as a Technical Writers?
A Technical Writers in Oakland, CA earns 23.3% more than the national median of $65,989, or $58,766 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.