Technical Writers Salary in California

Median Salary

$104,000

per year

Hourly Rate

$50.00

per hour

Employment

5,280

in California

vs. National Avg

+15.1%

National: $90,390

📊 Compared to the national median of $90,390, California pays 15.1% MORE for Technical Writers positions.

Purchasing Power

$93,948

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

110.7

11% above national avg

Rent/Income

26%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in California

10th

$69,630

25th

$84,250

Median

$104,000

75th

$141,280

90th

$175,510

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).