DOL Median (Pleasanton, CA)
$99,299
vs National
+50.5%
National: $65,989BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$71,696
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$99,299
+50.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,989
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Technical Writers in Pleasanton, CA earns $99,299 in nominal terms, which is 50.5% 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 $71,696 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Pleasanton, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 10x Genomics, Inc. | $110,000 | 1 |
| Workday, Inc | $105,000 | 9 |
| UNITALEN IP CONSULTING LLC | $99,840 | 1 |
| THEMESOFT INC | $69,264 | 1 |
| IFIMOBILE | $53,560 | 2 |
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How much does a Technical Writers make in Pleasanton, CA?
The median Technical Writers salary in Pleasanton, CA is $99,299 based on 12 DOL filings.
Is Pleasanton, CA a good place to work as a Technical Writers?
A Technical Writers in Pleasanton, CA earns 50.5% more than the national median of $65,989, or $71,696 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.