Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

Technical Writers

Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions.

Salary Breakdown

Technical Writers

Average

$76,070

ANNUAL

$36.57

HOURLY

Entry Level

$39,290

ANNUAL

$18.89

HOURLY

Mid Level

$63,300

ANNUAL

$30.43

HOURLY

Expert Level

$130,040

ANNUAL

$62.52

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Technical Writers

850

Projected job openings through 2030


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Technical Writers

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Technical Writers

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Computers and Electronics

KNOWLEDGE

Administrative

KNOWLEDGE

Communications and Media

KNOWLEDGE

Administration and Management

SKILL

Writing

SKILL

Reading Comprehension

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Speaking

SKILL

Critical Thinking

ABILITY

Written Expression

ABILITY

Written Comprehension

ABILITY

Near Vision

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning


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