Technical Writer
Technical Writers
SOC 27-3042
How Much Does a Technical Writer Make?
The national median salary for a Technical Writer is $80,050 per year ($38.49/hour), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024 data).
That's 22% above the national median salary of $65,470 for all occupations.
How to Become a Technical Writer
Bachelor's in English, communications, CS, or technical field
No license; STC certification available
Technical Writer Job Outlook
Faster than avg — the BLS projects 4% growth from 2024 to 2034.
That's faster than the average across all occupations (4%).
About 4,700 positions are expected to open annually, from both new roles and replacement needs.
Software documentation; API docs; regulatory writing
What It's Like to Work as a Technical Writer
This is primarily desk-based or low-physical-effort work.
Many positions can be performed remotely, making this a strong option for location-independent work.
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Career data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024-34 projections (released August 2025). Salary data: BLS OEWS May 2024.
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