Technical Writers Jobs Pay in California, CA
Average Hourly Pay
$54.15
69.2%Above national average
Range: $51.57 – $56.73
Average Annual Pay
$112,629
69.2%Above national average
Range: $107,266 – $117,992
How much do Technical Writers make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$46.03/hr
Range: $43.83 – $48.22
Annual Rate
$95,735
Range: $91,176 – $100,293
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$54.15/hr
Range: $51.57 – $56.73
Annual Rate
$112,629
Range: $107,266 – $117,992
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$62.27/hr
Range: $59.31 – $65.24
Annual Rate
$129,523
Range: $123,356 – $135,691
Technical Writers job description
Technical Writers professionals create visual, written, or multimedia content for various purposes. They combine artistic talent with technical skills to produce compelling creative work.
Responsibilities
- •Develop creative concepts and designs
- •Collaborate with clients and teams
- •Use industry-standard software
- •Meet project deadlines
- •Present and revise work
- •Stay current with design trends
Skills
- •Creative design skills
- •Software proficiency
- •Communication
- •Attention to detail
- •Time management
- •Adaptability
Qualifications
- •Degree in design or related field
- •Portfolio of work
- •Proficiency in creative software
- •Industry experience preferred
