Skill
Technical Writing
Soft Skills and Communication
Technical writing is the craft of producing clear, structured documentation such as user guides, manuals, white papers, and API documentation that explains technical subject matter to a target audience. Technical writers work closely with engineers and subject-matter experts to distill complex information into accurate, usable prose, often following style guides and information architecture best practices.
Technical Writing in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
- Open roles
- 42
- Employers
- 33
- Median pay
- $122,000
- Disclose pay
- 74%
on Career App
hiring for it
from 31 roles
of these roles
Open roles requiring Technical Writing (42)
TECH WRITER/EDITOR
U.S. Coast Guard
Elizabeth City, NC · $62,640 – $81,436
The Department of Homeland Security seeks a technical writer and editor to create and refine instructional materials and operational documentation for the Coast Guard's aviation training center. This role combines writing, editing, and project coordination to ensure training materials are clear, accurate, and properly formatted for publication and distribution.
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Workforce Development Specialist
Employment and Training Administration
Boston, MA · $76,463 – $99,404
A federal grant management role overseeing workforce and career-technical education programs across multiple states. This suits someone with compliance review experience in federally funded employment or education grants who can analyze policy, manage grant portfolios, and provide technical assistance to state and local grantees.
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WRITER-EDITOR
Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Arlington, VA · $85,447 – $158,322
This federal government role involves managing senior leadership correspondence, editing sensitive documents, and coordinating writing and administrative tasks for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. It suits experienced writers and editors comfortable working in a high-pressure military environment where accuracy and discretion are paramount.
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Economic Sanctions Compliance Investigator
Treasury, Departmental Offices
Washington, DC · $85,447 – $158,322
This federal position involves investigating and promoting compliance with U.S. economic sanctions regulations across industries like banking and finance. You'll work with stakeholders to identify violations, create guidance materials, and advise leadership on sanctions risks and mitigation strategies.
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HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (RECRUITMENT & PLACEMENT)
Air Force Personnel Center
Randolph, TX · $90,823 – $118,072
This role manages recruitment and placement initiatives for military spouses within the Air Force, advising hiring officials and HR teams on staffing strategies and program effectiveness. The position combines technical HR expertise with program management to remove employment barriers and expand job access for military-connected populations.
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SENIOR ENFORCEMENT SPECIALIST
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
King Of Prussia, PA · $138,595 – $180,178
You would serve as the lead technical specialist for nuclear regulatory enforcement actions across multiple NRC regions, drafting and preparing complex enforcement documents and civil penalty cases for final agency review. This role suits experienced nuclear engineers or scientists who can combine deep technical knowledge with strong communication and policy judgment to defend enforcement positions through written documents and expert testimony.
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Accountant
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Full-time · Atlanta, GA · $127,829 – $187,093
This federal role advises the Provider Reimbursement Review Board on Medicare Part A cost reporting, auditing, and payment disputes, including evaluating appeals and drafting decisions. It suits experienced accountants or auditors with healthcare reimbursement expertise who can provide technical guidance to stakeholders and board members on complex Medicare policy issues.
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Export Policy Analyst
Bureau of Industry and Security
Full-time · Washington, DC · $85,447 – $133,142
This federal analyst role evaluates emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing to inform U.S. export policy, synthesizing classified and open-source intelligence for senior decision-makers. The position requires interpreting complex technical developments and international trends to shape trade regulations.
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Program Analyst - DIRECT HIRE
Federal Transit Administration
Full-time · Washington, DC · $85,447 – $158,322
This Federal Transit Administration role manages grant programs for public transportation, developing policy guidance, tracking congressional funding, and coordinating with federal agencies and grantees. It suits someone with strong federal grants management expertise and knowledge of transportation law who can translate complex policy into practical program execution.
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Environmental Protection Specialist
Federal Aviation Administration
El Segundo, CA · $95,489 – $148,037
This senior-level role develops and manages environmental strategies, compliance programs, and technical solutions for airport operations within the FAA. The position suits experienced environmental specialists ready to lead cross-functional initiatives and exercise independent judgment on complex environmental and safety issues affecting multiple organizational units.
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Asked for alongside Technical Writing
Measured from the 42 open roles that name Technical Writing — not from a curated list.
- Microsoft Office4 roles9.5%
- Data Analysis3 roles7.1%
- Design of Experiments (DOE)3 roles7.1%
- Statistical Analysis3 roles7.1%
What employers state they pay
Median
$122,000
Middle half
$111,000 – $166,000
From 31 of 42 open roles — the 74% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.
Who employers are hiring
- Entry11%
- Mid40%
- Senior46%
- Lead / Staff / Principal3%
From 35 roles whose posting states a level.
Where Technical Writing roles are
Among the 34 of 42 open roles we could place on a map.
Roles that use Technical Writing
Employers hiring for Technical Writing
33 in total, most open roles first.
- NC
- VVoyager3 roles
Beckman Coulter2 roles- BBoeing2 roles
Bristol Myers Squibb2 roles- SSentry2 roles
Related skills
Curated neighbors in the taxonomy, whether or not employers ask for them together.