Technical Writers
Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Technical Writers to increase by 0.8% between 2024 and 2034, from 46,400 to 46,700 jobs. Its estimate of 3,200 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($90,390), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (Less than 5 years) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
46,400
Projected employment (2034)
46,700
Projected change (2024–2034)
1%
Annual openings (projected average)
3,200
Pay & Preparation
$90,390
Bachelor's degree
Less than 5 years
Short-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Writing (4.88/5) • Reading Comprehension (4.12/5) • Active Listening (3.75/5) • Speaking (3.75/5) • Critical Thinking (3.62/5) • Active Learning (3.25/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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