Technical Writer

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Ideal for those who love transforming complex ideas into clear, concise guides.
Enhance user experience by crafting essential manuals and instructions.
Collaborate with experts to ensure accuracy and clarity in technical documents.

💰 Earn $70K-$132K

📚 Bachelor Degree

⏱️ 24–48 MONTH TRAINING

📈 4% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

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

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.

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Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Career Prospects

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

2 to 4 years

Job Openings

4,100 Annually

Median Earnings

$100,370 in California

$80,050 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Being creative or artistic
Thinking and problem solving
Using data or completing tasks

You are skilled in 💫

Active Listening
Coordination
Judgment and Decision Making
Reading Comprehension
Speaking

You value 🙏

Accomplishing things
Having freedom
Job security

Deep Dive

Technical Writer

Explore career pathways, key skills, and what each role has to offer.

Pathways to this Career

Learn about the education and training paths that can lead to this career — and what to expect from each one.

Associate's Degree

An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-3 years

Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 4-5+ years

Vocational School

A vocational school typically equips students with specialized skills and practical training in specific trades or occupations, enhancing their employability and providing direct pathways to relevant careers.

🎓 Skills-Focused

⏱️ FINISH IN 6 months - 2 years