Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Technical Writer Education Bachelor's This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $77,200 This is the median salary for this occupation. Technical writers prepare instruction manuals, how-to guides, journal articles, and other supporting documents to communicate complex and technical information more easily. General Information Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Technical Writer Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 12 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 12 openings per year are projected for Technical Writer. +16.2% Employment Change Employment for Technical Writer is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 16.2% between 2025 and 2030. $37.11 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $37.11/hour. Entry level workers are paid $23.68, while experienced workers are paid $46.38. The median wage is significantly above the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 108 Technical Writer in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 126. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Technical Writer are Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers, Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services, and Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Technical Writer include Computers and Electronics, Administrative, and Communications and Media. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Technical Writer is Bachelor's. 86% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
