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Technical Writer

Mid-level

Also known as: Assembly Instructions Writer, Clinical Writer, Contracts Writer, Document Specialist

Creative, Arts, & ExpressionBachelor's Degree

Job Description

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

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies
Adobe AcrobatAdobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopAtlassian ConfluenceAtlassian JIRAAutodesk AutoCADCascading style sheets CSSDassault Systemes SolidWorksEpic SystemsExtensible markup language XMLGitGitHubHypertext markup language HTMLJavaScriptMicrosoft ASP.NETMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft SQL Server+9
In-demand software
Atlassian ConfluenceAtlassian JIRAExtensible markup language XMLMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft Word

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

+0.8%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

3,200

per year (US)

Jobs today

46,400

in 2025 → 46,700 (2035)

Typical entry education

Bachelor's degree

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
High
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
High
Time spent sitting
High
Working outdoors
Low
Indoor, climate-controlled
High
Dealing with customers
Moderate
Level of competition
Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

This field maintains steady employment levels with consistent demand. Job opportunities remain available with moderate competition.

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will significantly impact technical writing by automating first drafts, translating content, and streamlining information retrieval. Technical writers will likely shift towards editing, fact-checking, and refining AI-generated content for clarity and accuracy. The role will emphasize strategic content management and ensuring human oversight for complex or sensitive documentation.

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