What to Expect

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Via OOH: Technical writers work primarily in information-technology-related industries, coordinating the development and dissemination of technical content for a variety of users. Included in their products are operating instructions, how-to manuals, assembly instructions, and other documentation needed for online help and by technical support staff, consumers, and other users within the company or industry.

Technical writers also develop documentation for computer programs and set up communications systems with consumers to assess customer satisfaction and quality control matters.

What to Pay

The technical writer with an impressive portfolio of work should earn about $31.85 an hour¹.  That’s an hourly savings of $9.65 compared to the technical writer who is hired as a full-time employee with benefits².

¹Based on 2010 national estimates for this occupation (via U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.)
²Based on a total compensation cost of 30.3% (via EBRI.)

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