The average annual wage of the occupations is $86,620 and $42 per hour. 7 vocational programs could be taken for the Technical Writers career. Based on BLS data, a total of 47,970 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The following 7 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Technical Writers.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical and Scientific Communication | 5 | $36,167 | - | - | - |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Communication | 1 | $30,220 | - | - | - |
| Writing | 18 | $33,882 | - | - | - |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 105 | $30,256 | - | - | - |
| Business/Corporate Communications | 15 | $30,146 | - | - | - |
| Grantsmanship | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Business/Corporate Communications, Other | 1 | - | - | - | - |
The following 18 occupations are related to Technical Writers.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Management Specialists | 948K | $104,920 | $50 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 499K | $110,800 | $53 |
| Database Administrators | 76,140 | $104,810 | $50 |
| Database Architects | 59,920 | $137,030 | $66 |
| Software Developers | 1,657K | $138,110 | $66 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 437K | $112,430 | $54 |
| Operations Research Analysts | 118K | $95,600 | $46 |
| Data Scientists | 193K | $119,040 | $57 |
| Industrial Engineers | 333K | $103,150 | $50 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | 20,680 | $73,110 | $35 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 38,930 | $67,990 | $33 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | 30,890 | $62,370 | $30 |
| Editors | 95,700 | $85,110 | $41 |
| Writers and Authors | 49,450 | $87,590 | $42 |
| Correspondence Clerks | 4,650 | $46,940 | $23 |
| File Clerks | 82,290 | $40,730 | $20 |
| Proofreaders and Copy Markers | 5,490 | $51,100 | $25 |
| Statistical Assistants | 7,200 | $53,900 | $26 |
The following 145 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Technical Writers. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.