JobSOC 27-3042
Technical Writers
Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.
Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).
01.
Studied through
7 programs- Technical and Scientific Communication09.0908
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Communication19.0202
- Writing, General23.1301
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing23.1303
- Business/Corporate Communications, General52.0501
- Grantsmanship52.0502
- Business/Corporate Communications, Other52.0599
02.
Draws on
- English Language4.8 of 5
- Computers and Electronics4.3 of 5
- Administrative3.8 of 5
Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.