Technical Writers wage levels by area

A Technical Writers job reaches Level III at $137,280 a year, which means 3 entries in the H-1B lottery.

SOC 27-3042 · 1 area · OFLC wage year 2026-27

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Where each level starts

Annual salary at which each wage level starts for Technical Writers (SOC 27-3042), by area
Level ILevel IILevel IIILevel IV
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
$83,263$110,282$137,280$164,300

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What this occupation covers

Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.

OFLC wage year 2026-27 (BLS OEWS May 2025) · file released · page built · Rule: 90 FR 60864

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