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Technical Writer salaries in Costa Mesa, CA

Pay ranges employers published in 25 open job postings for Technical Writer roles in Costa Mesa, CA, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Newest Technical Writer postings in Costa Mesa, CA

  1. Technical Writer, Warfighter SystemsAnduril Industries · Costa Mesa, CA · $117K–$154K/yr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
  2. Technical Writer, GhostAnduril Industries · Costa Mesa, CA · $117K–$154K/yr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
  3. Technical Writer, Advanced Effects MissilesAnduril Industries · Costa Mesa, CA · $117K–$154K/yr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
  4. Technical Writer, Defense Hardware & SystemsAnduril Industries · Costa Mesa, CA · $117K–$154K/yr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
  5. Technical Writer, Autonomous AirpowerAnduril Industries · Costa Mesa, CA · $117K–$154K/yr · Posted Nov 10, 2026
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Technical Writer pay in other places

  1. United States$99.1K median, $78.3K–$118K typical, 645 postingsUnited States: middle half $78.3K–$118K, median $99.1K
  2. Maryland$114K median, $99.1K–$123K typical, 92 postingsMaryland: middle half $99.1K–$123K, median $114K
  3. California$118K median, $100K–$136K typical, 77 postingsCalifornia: middle half $100K–$136K, median $118K
  4. Virginia$100K median, $86.9K–$131K typical, 67 postingsVirginia: middle half $86.9K–$131K, median $100K
  5. District of Columbia$94K median, $70.5K–$110K typical, 38 postingsDistrict of Columbia: middle half $70.5K–$110K, median $94K
  6. Washington, DC$94K median, $70.5K–$110K typical, 38 postingsWashington, DC: middle half $70.5K–$110K, median $94K
  7. Texas$91K median, $72.5K–$109K typical, 37 postingsTexas: middle half $72.5K–$109K, median $91K
  8. Annapolis, MD$120K median, $114K–$139K typical, 37 postingsAnnapolis, MD: middle half $114K–$139K, median $120K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Technical Writer make in Costa Mesa, CA?

The median posted base pay for Technical Writer jobs in Costa Mesa, CA is $131K a year, from 25 job postings with pay at 1 company.

What is the typical Technical Writer pay range in Costa Mesa, CA?

The middle half of postings list $118K–$136K. The top 10% list $136K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $114K or less.

How does Costa Mesa, CA pay compare with all Technical Writer jobs?

The median here is $131K, against $99.1K across all 706 postings for the role.

How many Technical Writer jobs in Costa Mesa, CA list pay?

25 open postings at 1 company list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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