DOL Median (Torrance, CA)
$56,555
vs National
-14.3%
National: $65,989BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$40,834
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$56,555
-14.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,989
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Technical Writers in Torrance, CA earns $56,555 in nominal terms, which is 14.3% 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 $40,834 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Torrance, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| EVELOZCITY | $125,000 | 1 |
| BQE SOFTWARE INC | $78,499 | 2 |
| Unify Inc. | $63,000 | 8 |
| Japan Business Systems Technology | $60,060 | 2 |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS U.S. CORPORATION | $60,000 | 24 |
| TRANSCONTAINER (USA) INC. | $56,555 | 1 |
| fns, inc. | $56,035 | 8 |
| NISSIN INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT U.S.A. INC. | $56,035 | 1 |
| SHARENET CORPORATION | $56,035 | 1 |
| SHILAC ENTERPRISES, INC. | $55,702 | 1 |
| Nesstech International, Inc. | $55,702 | 2 |
| ACCESS FIVE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. | $55,702 | 2 |
| NATIONAL TRANSPORT INC. | $54,080 | 1 |
| Taki Law Offices, A Professional Corporation | $53,685 | 7 |
| Weekly LALALA LLC | $53,435 | 1 |
| Q TECH AMERICA, INC. | $53,435 | 1 |
| DSECARGONET USA INC | $53,404 | 2 |
| Calsoft Systems | N/A | 1 |
| Kamerycah, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Technical Writers make in Torrance, CA?
The median Technical Writers salary in Torrance, CA is $56,555 based on 25 DOL filings.
Is Torrance, CA a good place to work as a Technical Writers?
A Technical Writers in Torrance, CA earns 14.3% less than the national median of $65,989, or $40,834 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.