What is the median salary for Technical Writer in California?

The median salary for Technical Writer in California is USD 15,600 - USD 20,800 per year.

How does the Technical Writer salary in California compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Technical Writer in United States is USD 69,750 - USD 85,000, while in California it is USD 15,600 - USD 20,800.

Technical Writer Salary in United States

Technical Writer Salary in California

Based on 79 job listings - California, United States 2026

Average salary

$15,600 - $20,800

Median salary

$15,600 - $20,800

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California

Average salary

15,600 - 20,800

Median salary

15,600 - 20,800

79 job openings

United States

Average salary

69,750 - 85,000

Median salary

69,750 - 85,000

16,080 job openings

Other cities

Washington475 job openings

New York320 job openings

Arlington249 job openings

San Francisco177 job openings

San Diego155 job openings

Houston148 job openings

Atlanta142 job openings

Costa Mesa141 job openings

Austin137 job openings

Columbia135 job openings

Huntsville107 job openings

Colorado Springs103 job openings

Columbus98 job openings

Mclean98 job openings

Los Angeles96 job openings

Phoenix95 job openings

Boston89 job openings

Annapolis83 job openings

Denver82 job openings

Fort Meade82 job openings

San Jose80 job openings

Tampa77 job openings

Raleigh70 job openings

Chicago69 job openings

Nashville69 job openings

Dallas66 job openings

Laurel63 job openings

Alexandria61 job openings

Technical Writer

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The average salary for a Technical Writer in California, United States is USD 15,600 - USD 20,800 per year in 2026, based on 79 job listings.

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