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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Southwest Minnesota
| 50 | 9 | $32.57/hr | $24.46/hr | $25.31/hr | $31.86/hr | $43.09/hr | $43.37/hr |
| Construction | N/A | N/A |
| Manufacturing | 220 | $37.29/hr |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 90 | $46.33/hr |
| Information | 170 | $27.16/hr |
| Financial Activities | 100 | $40.06/hr |
| Professional and Business Services | 410 | $38.40/hr |
| Education and Health Services | 10 | $28.78/hr |
| Leisure and Hospitality | 10 | $22.57/hr |
| Other Services | 40 | $36.89/hr |
| Public Administration | 160 | $38.18/hr |
- 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.