DOL Median (Tempe, AZ)
$50,000
vs National
-24.2%
National: $65,989BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$46,125
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$50,000
-24.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,989
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Technical Writers in Tempe, AZ earns $50,000 in nominal terms, which is 24.2% below the national average of $65,989. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 108.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $46,125 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tempe, AZ
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CORTECH, LLC | $66,560 | 2 |
| NXP USA, Inc. | $56,129 | 4 |
| FREESCALE SEMICONDUCTOR, INC., A SUBSIDIARY OF NXP SEMICONDUCTORS N.V. | $50,200 | 1 |
| Schlage Lock Company LLC | $50,000 | 3 |
| FREESCALE SEMICONDUCTOR, INC. | $49,500 | 4 |
| Organization for Cultural Exchange Among Nations | $45,885 | 1 |
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How much does a Technical Writers make in Tempe, AZ?
The median Technical Writers salary in Tempe, AZ is $50,000 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is Tempe, AZ a good place to work as a Technical Writers?
A Technical Writers in Tempe, AZ earns 24.2% less than the national median of $65,989, or $46,125 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.