DOL Median (Portland, OR)
$83,446
vs National
+26.5%
National: $65,989BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$73,781
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$83,446
+26.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,989
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Technical Writers in Portland, OR earns $83,446 in nominal terms, which is 26.5% above the national average of $65,989. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $73,781 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Portland, OR
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Elemental Technologies | $102,363 | 2 |
| Citrix Systems, Inc. | $85,580 | 3 |
| Daimler Trucks North America | $83,446 | 1 |
| SCHR?DINGER, INC. | $67,000 | 1 |
| Autotask Corporation | $57,200 | 5 |
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How much does a Technical Writers make in Portland, OR?
The median Technical Writers salary in Portland, OR is $83,446 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Portland, OR a good place to work as a Technical Writers?
A Technical Writers in Portland, OR earns 26.5% more than the national median of $65,989, or $73,781 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.