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 72,800 - 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 75 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

75 job openings

United States

Average salary

72,800 - 85,000

Median salary

72,800 - 85,000

18,050 job openings

Other cities

Washington643 job openings

New York307 job openings

Arlington297 job openings

San Diego207 job openings

Northern195 job openings

Austin189 job openings

Costa Mesa172 job openings

Huntsville157 job openings

Fort Meade141 job openings

Atlanta140 job openings

San Francisco138 job openings

Phoenix129 job openings

Columbia109 job openings

Houston106 job openings

Mclean106 job openings

Annapolis93 job openings

Boston89 job openings

Annapolis Junction84 job openings

Tampa84 job openings

Colorado Springs79 job openings

Columbus74 job openings

Raleigh73 job openings

Alexandria71 job openings

Reston71 job openings

Dallas63 job openings

Charlotte60 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 75 job listings.

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