DOL Median (SANTA MONICA, CA)
$65,000
vs National
-1.5%
National: $65,989BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$46,931
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$65,000
-1.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,989
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Technical Writers in SANTA MONICA, CA earns $65,000 in nominal terms, which is 1.5% below the national average of $65,989. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $46,931 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in SANTA MONICA, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ADCONION PLATFORM SERVICES LLC | $91,000 | 1 |
| Giggster, Inc. | $74,000 | 1 |
| HYLINK (USA) DIGITAL SOLUTION CO.,LTD | $65,000 | 1 |
| Riot Games, Inc. | $56,035 | 3 |
| Snail Games USA Inc. | $50,773 | 1 |
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How much does a Technical Writers make in SANTA MONICA, CA?
The median Technical Writers salary in SANTA MONICA, CA is $65,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is SANTA MONICA, CA a good place to work as a Technical Writers?
A Technical Writers in SANTA MONICA, CA earns 1.5% less than the national median of $65,989, or $46,931 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.