DOL Median (Utah)
$59,488
vs National
-9.9%
National: $65,989BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$57,643
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$59,488
-9.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,989
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Technical Writers in Utah earns $59,488 in nominal terms, which is 9.9% below the national average of $65,989. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 103.2 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $57,643 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Utah
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle America Inc. | $91,894 | 17 |
| Holland & Hart, LLP | $86,000 | 9 |
| Patent Law Works | $72,500 | 10 |
| University of Utah | $70,000 | 1 |
| COLLECTIVE HEALTH ADMINISTRATORS, LLC | $65,749 | 9 |
| TESTOUT CORPORATION | $59,488 | 4 |
| ONYX GRAPHICS, INC. | $39,520 | 5 |
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Greenwood Village, CO · $197,460Bridgewater, NE · $156,000Ocala, FL · $148,485Stirling, NE · $137,301Troy, NE · $135,200Top-Paying Roles in Utah
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How much does a Technical Writers make in Utah?
The median Technical Writers salary in Utah is $59,488 based on 13 DOL filings.
Is Utah a good place to work as a Technical Writers?
A Technical Writers in Utah earns 9.9% less than the national median of $65,989, or $57,643 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.