Technical Writer United States

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What the job involves

  • Write and edit technical documentation to ensure accuracy and clarity.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather technical information.
  • Create and maintain user guides, manuals, and standard operating procedures.
  • Review and revise documentation for grammar, style, and consistency.
  • Organize technical content using established templates and style guidelines.
  • Integrate diagrams, charts, and other visuals into written materials.
  • Update documentation to reflect changes in systems, processes, or requirements.
  • Coordinate document reviews and incorporate feedback from stakeholders.

Summed up from 30 recent Technical Writer job postings.

Skills employers ask for

  • Technical Documentation 6 in 10 postings
  • Microsoft Office 3 in 10 postings
  • Editing 2 in 10 postings
  • Microsoft Excel 1 in 10 postings
  • Document Management 1 in 10 postings

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Certifications and licenses

  • Security Clearance 1 in 15 postings

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Experience asked for

  • No experience needed 1 in 70 postings
  • 1 to 2 years 2 in 10 postings
  • 3 to 4 years 4 in 10 postings
  • 5 years or more 4 in 10 postings

Typical ask: 4 years.

Education asked for

  • High school diploma or GED 1 in 65 postings
  • Associate degree 1 in 20 postings
  • Bachelor's degree 9 in 10 postings
  • Master's degree 1 in 100 postings

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Is this role in demand?

440 open Technical Writer jobs across the US right now.

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Typical pay $103,300 a year (most between $84k and $129k). See the full salary breakdown

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