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Technical Writers
Description
Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.
Common Tasks
- Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
- Maintain records and files of work and revisions.
- Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel.
- Confer with customer representatives, vendors, plant executives, or publisher to establish technical specifications and to determine subject material to be developed for publication.
- Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $39.57 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $26.78 and $59.31 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $82,295.64 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $55,705.80 and $123,352.17 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 240 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 25.0% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 300.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $36.00 with the median annual salary reaching $75,539.
