Technical Writers Salary in California
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in California
$100,440
National Median
$91,670
Employment
13,210
Entry Level (10th)
$80,390
Top Earners (90th)
$141,130
How California Compares
California pays $8,770 more than the national median for technical writerss.
There are 0.731 technical writers jobs per 1,000 workers in California (location quotient: 2.03).
Other States for Technical Writers
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $109,400 | 1,040 |
| Colorado | $103,960 | 1,820 |
| Massachusetts | $102,640 | 1,750 |
| Rhode Island | $100,580 | 410 |
| Maryland | $98,350 | 1,770 |
| Washington | $93,230 | 1,680 |
| New Hampshire | $91,710 | 170 |
| District of Columbia | $89,180 | 550 |
| North Carolina | $87,330 | 2,000 |
| New Jersey | $86,990 | 1,350 |
| Nevada | $85,860 | 200 |
| Virginia | $84,000 | 2,520 |
| Vermont | $83,680 | 80 |
| Oregon | $83,200 | 650 |
| New York | $82,980 | 2,030 |
| Arizona | $82,100 | 710 |
| Missouri | $81,150 | 580 |
| Florida | $80,840 | 2,590 |
| Alaska | $80,640 | N/A |
| Alabama | $80,570 | 830 |