DOL Median (South San Francisco, CA)
$100,942
vs National
+53%
National: $65,989BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$72,882
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$100,942
+53% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,989
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Technical Writers in South San Francisco, CA earns $100,942 in nominal terms, which is 53% 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 $72,882 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in South San Francisco, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| NGM Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. | $175,000 | 1 |
| APPLIED BIOSYSTEMS LLC | $119,000 | 3 |
| Genentech, Inc. | $100,942 | 3 |
| LAW OFFICE OF MARINA SEREBRYANAYA AND MARK NEMTSOV P C | $72,700 | 2 |
| LAW OFFICES OF MARINA SEREBRYANAYA AND MARK NEMTSOV, PC | $60,632 | 1 |
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How much does a Technical Writers make in South San Francisco, CA?
The median Technical Writers salary in South San Francisco, CA is $100,942 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is South San Francisco, CA a good place to work as a Technical Writers?
A Technical Writers in South San Francisco, CA earns 53% more than the national median of $65,989, or $72,882 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.