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Technical Writer salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 5 open job postings for Technical Writer roles in California, updated Oct 1, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Technical Writer postings in California

  1. Technical WriterViasat · Carlsbad, CA · $82K–$130K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Technical Writer (Part Time) | Req#4726Actionet Review · Remote · $20.00–$28.00/hr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Technical WriterATOMS Careers page · San Francisco, CA · $87K–$134K/yr · Posted Sep 25, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Senior Technical WriterCgsfederal · Remote · $81.1K–$117K/yr · Posted Jun 24, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Sr. Technical WriterIllumio · Sunnyvale, CA · $125K–$144K/yr · Posted May 10, 2026ApplyView posting
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Technical Writer pay in other places

  1. United States$99.1K median · $77.5K–$111K typical · 57 postingsUnited States: middle half $77.5K–$111K, median $99.1K
  2. District of Columbia$86.5K median · $54K–$105K typical · 7 postingsDistrict of Columbia: middle half $54K–$105K, median $86.5K
  3. Washington, DC$86.5K median · $54K–$105K typical · 7 postingsWashington, DC: middle half $54K–$105K, median $86.5K
  4. Illinois$77.5K median · $77.5K–$77.5K typical · 4 postingsIllinois: middle half $77.5K–$77.5K, median $77.5K
  5. Maryland$84K median · $78.4K–$99.1K typical · 3 postingsMaryland: middle half $78.4K–$99.1K, median $84K
  6. Melrose Park, IL$77.5K median · $77.5K–$77.5K typical · 3 postingsMelrose Park, IL: middle half $77.5K–$77.5K, median $77.5K
  7. Remote$99.1K median · $99.1K–$113K typical · 19 postingsRemote: middle half $99.1K–$113K, median $99.1K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Technical Writer make in California?

The median posted base pay for Technical Writer jobs in California is $106K a year, from 5 job postings with pay at 5 companies.

What is the typical Technical Writer pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $99.1K–$111K. The top 10% list $135K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $49.9K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Technical Writer jobs?

The median here is $106K, against $99.1K across all 60 postings for the role.

How many Technical Writer jobs in California list pay?

5 open postings at 5 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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