The table below provides employment figures for Technical Writers by Industry. The first table presents high-level categories of industries. To view figures for specific industries, click on the name of any category.
Employment of technical writers is projected to grow 10 percent from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations. Employment growth will be driven by the continuing expansion of scientific and technical products and by growth in Web-based product support. Job opportunities, especially for applicants with technical skills, are expected to be good.