Technical Writers Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • California
Technical Writers in California earn a median salary of $106,213 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +15.9% vs the national median of $91,670. An estimated 12,070 technical writers are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $72,880 to $182,450 depending on location.
$106,213
Avg median salary in California
$182,450
Highest paying metro
$72,880
Lowest paying metro
12,070
Employed in California
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inTechnical Writers salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $182,450 | $93,600 | $182,450 | 30 |
| San Jose, CA | $135,880 | $102,900 | $171,110 | 940 |
| San Francisco, CA | $130,850 | $96,760 | $167,770 | 1,240 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $109,480 | $79,630 | $137,450 | 60 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $107,690 | $97,040 | $155,840 | 40 |
| San Diego, CA | $102,420 | $82,240 | $122,990 | 570 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $100,440 | $100,440 | $100,440 | 8,600 |
| Oxnard, CA | $90,020 | $68,990 | $107,610 | 70 |
| Riverside, CA | $81,920 | $60,360 | $115,140 | 160 |
| Sacramento, CA | $80,390 | $78,240 | $103,520 | 250 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $80,140 | $59,450 | $108,440 | 50 |
| Fresno, CA | $72,880 | $58,490 | $98,480 | 60 |