Technical Writers in California
SOC 27-3042 ยท Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
5,280Jobs in California
$117,060Mean annual wage
1st of 45Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $69,630 | $33.48 |
| 25th percentile | $84,250 | $40.51 |
| Median (50th) | $104,000 | $50.00 |
| 75th percentile | $141,280 | $67.92 |
| 90th percentile | $175,510 | $84.38 |
| Mean | $117,060 | $56.28 |
Across 45 states with a published mean, the highest are California ($117,060), New Jersey ($116,550), Massachusetts ($114,610); the lowest are Arkansas ($63,460), South Dakota ($65,090), Mississippi ($69,480). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with California (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 5,280 | $117,060 | $104,000 |
| Arizona | 730 | $86,510 | $79,780 |
| Nevada | 230 | $91,130 | $88,750 |
| Oregon | 590 | $95,890 | $84,000 |