Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in San Jose, United States
A mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in San Jose earns a median of $110k a year ($110k gross). San Jose has about 1 million residents and is the 12th largest of the 62 United States cities we list. PassRidge lists 2 open Technical Writer (QA / Docs) roles based here.
Open Technical Writer (QA / Docs) roles in San Jose
2 roles based in San Jose, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
DevX Technical Writer
Technical Writer
Junior Technical Writer
Technical Writer
Senior Technical Writer
Lead Technical Writer
"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.
Technical Writer (QA / Docs) pay by level in San Jose
Gross annual pay in USD. San Jose is 1.20× the United States median (+20%), which is $90k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $68k | $83k | $100k | $83k | |
| Mid-level | $89k | $110k | $130k | $110k | |
| Senior | $120k | $140k | $170k | $140k | |
| Lead | $140k | $170k | $210k | $170k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Technical Writer (QA / Docs) salary page for San Jose.
What a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) does in San Jose
Writes the test documentation, runbooks and API docs engineers actually use.
- Write test plans, runbooks and release notes
- Document APIs and keep examples runnable
- Edit specs for testability and clarity
- Maintain docs-as-code pipelines
- Interview engineers and QA to capture tacit knowledge
Skills and stack employers ask for
Tools named most often
Time zone
San Jose is on America/Los Angeles. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 5 h with US East, 0 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe.
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Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in San Jose: FAQ
How much does a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) earn in San Jose?
A mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in San Jose earns a median of $110k a year ($110k), with a p10 to p90 range of $89k to $130k. Junior pay starts near $83k, senior pay is $140k and leads reach $170k.
Are there Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in San Jose?
Yes: 2 open Technical Writer (QA / Docs) roles are based in San Jose right now, 1 of them remote, and 25 in United States. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does San Jose pay compare with the rest of United States?
San Jose ranks 2nd of 62 United States cities we track for Technical Writer (QA / Docs) pay, at 1.20x the national median (+20%). The national mid-level median is $90k, so San Jose is above it. Against the US it is 22% above the US median of $90k.
What skills do Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in San Jose ask for?
Writes the test documentation, runbooks and API docs engineers actually use. Typical requirements: Technical writing, Docs-as-code, API documentation, Markdown and Git, Information design. The tools named most often are Jira, Postman.
Can a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) work with US or European teams from San Jose?
San Jose is on America/Los Angeles. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 5 h with US East, 0 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe. 80% of Technical Writer (QA / Docs) roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) job in San Jose with PassRidge?
Tell us your level and stack in the form on this page. A recruiter sends matching roles with the pay shown upfront; it is free for candidates and nothing goes to an employer without your written OK. Our placement range for San Jose starts at the higher of the city and national median.