Technical Writer Career

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


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Technical Writer Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$86,620

Median Hourly Wage

$41.64*

Total Employed Nationally

47,970


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2023 wage data and 2022-2032 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2022-2032). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.