Careers · Technical Writers · California
Technical Writers in California
Technical writers create instruction manuals, guides, and maintenance documentation for equipment and software. They work across industries including manufacturing, healthcare, technology, and aerospace In California the median pay is $104,000 a year, 15% above the national median of $90,390.
$104,000median pay in California, per year
$84,250–$141,280middle half earn
5,280employed in California
$90,390U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in California
67open roles like this on employer career sites, 19 in California or remote
17employers hiring
20posted in the last 7 days
CA · WA · MAwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold an associate degree.
Skills that matter most
WritingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive LearningJudgment and Decision MakingTime Management
Knowledge areas
English LanguageComputers and ElectronicsAdministrativeCommunications and MediaAdministration and ManagementPublic Safety and Security
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Technical Writers.
Licenses and training in California
Technical Writers pay in other states
New Jersey · $122,320District of Columbia · $117,810Massachusetts · $109,200Washington · $104,070Rhode Island · $102,360Connecticut · $101,870Maryland · $100,990Colorado · $100,610New York · $98,310New Hampshire · $96,300
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against technical writers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against technical writers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 27-3042.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.