Technical Writers Salary in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median Salary

$140,700

per year

Hourly Rate

$67.65

per hour

Employment

920

in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

vs. National Avg

+55.7%

National: $90,390

📊 Compared to the national median of $90,390, San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA pays 55.7% MORE for Technical Writers positions.

Purchasing Power

$117,055

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

120.2

20% above national avg

Rent/Income

27%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

10th

$75,310

25th

$87,350

Median

$140,700

75th

$172,740

90th

$211,860

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