Technical Writers
Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions.
SOC 27-3042
AI exposure: 94/100
boss tier. The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Writers | 94 | $91,670 | +0.9% | 57,600 |
Skills associated with this occupation
- Communication
- Technical Knowledge
- Attention to Detail
- Organization
- Research
Frequently asked questions
Will AI replace Technical Writers?
The Index cannot predict whether AI will replace an individual Technical Writers role. Its 94/100 score is a relative estimate of task exposure, not a probability of job loss.
What does the exposure score mean?
The published value is 94/100, in the Boss band. Higher values indicate greater estimated exposure within the model. It is not a measured share of tasks or a government employment forecast.
What wage and growth figures are available?
The source profile lists $91,670 median annual wage and 0.9% projected growth, with no source projection window recorded. Check original source dates and local conditions before treating those as current opportunities.
Can my personal assessment differ?
Yes. A generated assessment can consider the tasks you describe; an occupation-based fallback uses a broader baseline. Both are estimates. A different result is not proof that your job has changed.
Sources and methodology
The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
The Index uses stored BLS-based occupation data. O*NET, OECD capability indicators, and task-exposure research are contextual references. The derivation of the stored occupation scores is not reproducibly documented in the published dataset.
The source snapshot does not record the wage-survey year or employment-projection window. Check the original BLS release before treating these figures as current. Editorial changes and export dates do not establish data freshness.
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