DOL Median (Torrance, CA)
$50,000
vs National
-16.7%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$36,101
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$50,000
-16.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Writers and Authors in Torrance, CA earns $50,000 in nominal terms, which is 16.7% below the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $36,101 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 |
|---|---|---|
| United Resources Information, Inc | $82,000 | 1 |
| Saatchi & Saatchi North America LLC | $67,500 | 10 |
| Jinon Corporation | $62,826 | 3 |
| MIW Marketing and Consulting Inc. | $54,000 | 1 |
| BQE SOFTWARE INC | $52,000 | 1 |
| Weekly LALALA LLC | $46,405 | 1 |
| JAPAN PUBLICITY, INC. | $43,389 | 1 |
| Takuyo Corporation | $43,014 | 9 |
| MAX CARGO INC | $42,640 | 1 |
| MIW Marketing & Consulting Group | N/A | 1 |
| CREDIT CARD SERVICES | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Writers and Authors make in Torrance, CA?
The median Writers and Authors salary in Torrance, CA is $50,000 based on 21 DOL filings.
Is Torrance, CA a good place to work as a Writers and Authors?
A Writers and Authors in Torrance, CA earns 16.7% less than the national median of $60,000, or $36,101 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.