Occupational Employment Statistics
27-3042 Technical Writers
Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.
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Southeast Minnesota
| 30 | 5 | $36.69/hr | $20.53/hr | $28.86/hr | $35.99/hr | $44.06/hr | $51.79/hr |
| Manufacturing | 400 | $36.02/hr |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 60 | $26.98/hr |
| Information | 100 | $34.69/hr |
| Financial Activities | 90 | $34.07/hr |
| Professional and Business Services | 460 | $29.91/hr |
| Education and Health Services | 90 | $33.44/hr |
| Leisure and Hospitality | 40 | $25.05/hr |
| Other Services | N/A | N/A |
| Public Administration | N/A | N/A |
- Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
- Interview production and engineering personnel and read journals and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.
- Maintain records and files of work and revisions.
- Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.
- Draw sketches to illustrate specified materials or assembly sequence.
- Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
- Analyze developments in specific field to determine need for revisions in previously published materials and development of new material.
- Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel.
- Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.
- Review manufacturer's and trade catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment.