Manual Writer Career

*A job as a Manual Writer falls under the broader career category of Technical Writers. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Technical Writers : Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.


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Technical Writer Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$73,160

Median Hourly Wage

$35.17*

Total Employed Nationally

49,780


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.