California

Technical Writers Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2024

Mean Annual
$107,260
+16.0% vs national
Hourly Wage
$51.57
 
10th Percentile
$80,390
Entry level
90th Percentile
$141,130
Senior level
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Salary Range

Technical Writerss in California earn between $80,390 and $141,130, with a mean of $107,260. The national average for this role is $92,429.

$107,260 mean
10th Percentile$80,39090th Percentile$141,130

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$107,260
National Average$92,429
Connecticut$107,000
Massachusetts$106,090
Colorado$104,100
Vermont$102,300
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.