DOL Median (Philadelphia, PA)
$65,780
vs National
-0.3%
National: $65,989BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$68,808
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$65,780
-0.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,989
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Technical Writers in Philadelphia, PA earns $65,780 in nominal terms, which is 0.3% below the national average of $65,989. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $68,808 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Philadelphia, PA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF THE SCIENCES IN PHILADELPHIA | $84,594 | 2 |
| INTEGRAL MOLECULAR INC | $78,000 | 3 |
| JENSEN BAGNATO PC | $68,640 | 1 |
| Long Finch Technologies, LLC | $67,500 | 4 |
| LAW OFFICES OF ERIK B. JENSEN | $66,560 | 1 |
| HOGAN & VANDENBERG LLC | $55,630 | 2 |
| GALLAGHER MALLOY & GEORGES | $47,840 | 1 |
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How much does a Technical Writers make in Philadelphia, PA?
The median Technical Writers salary in Philadelphia, PA is $65,780 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is Philadelphia, PA a good place to work as a Technical Writers?
A Technical Writers in Philadelphia, PA earns 0.3% less than the national median of $65,989, or $68,808 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.