DOL Median (Redwood City, CA)
$87,000
vs National
+31.8%
National: $65,989BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$62,816
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$87,000
+31.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,989
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Technical Writers in Redwood City, CA earns $87,000 in nominal terms, which is 31.8% 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 $62,816 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Redwood City, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Informatica LLC | $116,303 | 3 |
| Electronic Arts | $113,747 | 2 |
| cyberThink Inc | $98,450 | 4 |
| Box, Inc. | $81,412 | 2 |
| Coherus BioSciences | $46,842 | 1 |
| BIOGENERICS, INC. | $46,842 | 1 |
| AIVVY INC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Technical Writers make in Redwood City, CA?
The median Technical Writers salary in Redwood City, CA is $87,000 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is Redwood City, CA a good place to work as a Technical Writers?
A Technical Writers in Redwood City, CA earns 31.8% more than the national median of $65,989, or $62,816 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.