DOL Median (Pittsburgh, PA)
$53,215
vs National
-19.4%
National: $65,989BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$55,664
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$53,215
-19.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,989
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Technical Writers in Pittsburgh, PA earns $53,215 in nominal terms, which is 19.4% 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 $55,664 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Pittsburgh, PA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside | $80,000 | 1 |
| ANSYS, Inc. | $75,443 | 5 |
| CHEMADVISOR, INC | $57,418 | 2 |
| MULTIMODAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC | $50,000 | 1 |
| THE FORBES FUNDS | $48,000 | 1 |
| University of Pittsburgh | N/A | 1 |
| ENERGY INNOVATION CENTER INSTITUTE INC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Technical Writers make in Pittsburgh, PA?
The median Technical Writers salary in Pittsburgh, PA is $53,215 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Pittsburgh, PA a good place to work as a Technical Writers?
A Technical Writers in Pittsburgh, PA earns 19.4% less than the national median of $65,989, or $55,664 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.