Technical Writer salary in Santa Maria Santa Barbara, CA

How much does a Technical Writer make in Santa Maria Santa Barbara, CA?

Median base salary

Government data

$50.22

Median $50.22
Low $34.21High $71.68

Based on 60 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$71,160
25th percentile
$84,280
75th percentile
$135,670
90th percentile
$149,090

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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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