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Technical Writer

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JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

Money & Outlook

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North Dakota's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)

Outlook Stable
Growth rate is estimated to be 9%
Job Openings 6 estimated annual job openings
Employment 55 were employed in this occupation
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Motor vehicle manufacturing (NAICS336100) (5.26%)
  • General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (NAICS622100) (5.26%)
  • Computer systems design and related services (NAICS541500) (3.95%)
  • Motor vehicle parts manufacturing (NAICS336300) (2.63%)
  • Building material and supplies dealers (NAICS444100) (2.63%)

North Dakota's Regional Employment and Outlook

Regions with stable outlook (0 to 20% growth rate expected)

Region Employment Projected Growth Rate Annual Openings (growth) Annual Openings (replacement) Annual Openings
Region 5 31 16% 3 3
Region 8 2 0%

National Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$86,760

Average Hourly Wage

$41.71

Average Annual Range

$47,460 to $128,110

Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.

Where do these numbers come from?


National Employment and Outlook

Outlook stable
  The employment change from 2021 to 2031 is estimated to be +6%.
(The National average for all occupations is +5%)
Job Openings very small number
  Less than 1000 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2021 and 2031.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,757 openings)
Employment small occupation
  This was a small occupation in the United States, employing 55,400 workers in 2021.
(The National average for all occupations is 142,207 workers)
Growth Average growth
  As product innovation continues, technical writers will be needed to convert complex information into a format that nontechnical users of these products understand. The continuing expansion of scientific and technical products and growth in digital product support needs will drive employment demand for these writers. 
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (NAICS540000) (35.8%)
  • Computer systems design and related services (NAICS541500) (13.3%)
  • Manufacturing (NAICS31-330) (12.9%)
  • Self-employed workers (10.3%)
  • Information (NAICS510000) (10.1%)
  • Management, scientific, and technical consulting services (NAICS541600) (8.8%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (NAICS560000) (8.8%)
  • Administrative and support services (NAICS561000) (8.6%)
  • Employment services (NAICS561300) (6.7%)

Contact

  • Email Support
  • 1-800-GO-TO-XAP (1-800-468-6927)
    From outside the U.S., please call +1 (424) 750-3900
  • North Dakota Career Resource Network
    ndcrn@nd.gov | (701) 328-9733

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