Writers and Authors Salary in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median Salary

$118,810

per year

Hourly Rate

$57.12

per hour

Employment

400

in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

vs. National Avg

+54.5%

National: $76,910

📊 Compared to the national median of $76,910, San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA pays 54.5% MORE for Writers and Authors positions.

Purchasing Power

$98,844

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

120.2

20% above national avg

Rent/Income

32%

Stretched

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

10th

$62,680

25th

$85,700

Median

$118,810

75th

$159,420

90th

$176,980

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