Technical Writers
Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed
Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.
Median pay: $90,390/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +0.9% projected growth, 2024–2034 — slower than average.
About 4,500 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
• Maintain records and files of work and revisions.
• Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel.
• Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.
• Interview production and engineering personnel and read journals and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.
• Develop or maintain online help documentation.
• Assist in laying out material for publication.
• Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.
What's the median pay for Technical Writers?
The median pay for Technical Writers is $90,390 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Technical Writers?
Employment for Technical Writers is projected to change +0.9% from 2024 to 2034 - slower than average.
What education is typically required for Technical Writers?
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Technical Writers?
About 4,500 openings per year, on average, over the decade.