Technical Writer salary in San Francisco Oakland Fremont, CA

How much does a Technical Writer make in San Francisco Oakland Fremont, CA?

Median base salary

Government data

$65.13

Median $65.13
Low $37.89High $99.69

Based on 1,020 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$78,810
25th percentile
$93,920
75th percentile
$169,550
90th percentile
$207,360

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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