DOL Median (San Mateo, CA)
$100,000
vs National
+51.5%
National: $65,989BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$72,202
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$100,000
+51.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,989
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Technical Writers in San Mateo, CA earns $100,000 in nominal terms, which is 51.5% 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 $72,202 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in San Mateo, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Medallia, Inc. | $150,000 | 1 |
| Roblox Corporation | $125,000 | 1 |
| Coupa Software Inc. | $115,000 | 4 |
| ADMARVEL | $105,000 | 3 |
| Opera Mediaworks Inc | $100,000 | 1 |
| ZS Associates Inc. | $80,000 | 16 |
| PowerVision Robot Corporation | $80,000 | 1 |
| Tesla, Inc. | $69,514 | 1 |
| SOLARCITY | $67,500 | 2 |
| PPD Development, L.P. | $67,259 | 4 |
| MORE Health | $65,749 | 4 |
| Collective Health, Inc. | $65,000 | 9 |
| METAVINE, INC. | N/A | 1 |
| AdColony Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Technical Writers make in San Mateo, CA?
The median Technical Writers salary in San Mateo, CA is $100,000 based on 19 DOL filings.
Is San Mateo, CA a good place to work as a Technical Writers?
A Technical Writers in San Mateo, CA earns 51.5% more than the national median of $65,989, or $72,202 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.