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Occupational Report
for Technical Writers (27-3042)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.
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Employment Outlook
for Technical Writers
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2006 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the statewide average.Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings
for Technical Writers
There are 3 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 3
are listed below.
State of Oregon License Information
for Technical Writers
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Industries of Employment
for Technical Writers
Industry Click links to view infoUSA employers |
Ownership |
2006 Employment |
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Total, All Industries
|
All |
691 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Private |
672 |
|
Manufacturing
|
Private |
220 |
|
Machinery Manufacturing
|
Private |
25 |
|
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
|
Private |
10 |
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Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
|
Private |
14 |
|
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
|
Private |
165 |
|
Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
|
Private |
13 |
|
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
|
Private |
98 |
|
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing
|
Private |
43 |
|
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
|
Private |
17 |
|
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
|
Private |
14 |
|
Wholesale Trade
|
Private |
17 |
|
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
|
Private |
14 |
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Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
|
Private |
10 |
|
Information
|
Private |
203 |
|
Publishing Industries (except Internet)
|
Private |
167 |
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Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
|
Private |
31 |
|
Software Publishers
|
Private |
136 |
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Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries
|
Private |
11 |
|
Motion Picture and Video Industries
|
Private |
11 |
|
Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals, and Data Processing Services
|
Private |
16 |
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Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services
|
Private |
16 |
|
Finance and Insurance
|
Private |
20 |
|
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
|
Private |
13 |
|
Insurance Carriers
|
Private |
13 |
|
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
|
Private |
111 |
|
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
|
Private |
32 |
|
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
|
Private |
59 |
|
Management of Companies and Enterprises
|
Private |
42 |
|
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
|
Private |
32 |
|
Administrative and Support Services
|
Private |
32 |
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Office Administrative Services
|
Private |
12 |
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Employment Services
|
Private |
17 |
Educational Requirements
for Technical Writers
Workers must have a bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a bachelor's degree and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Technical Writers
- Analyze Audience
- Apply Page Layout And Composition Techniques
- Convert Information Into Instructional Program
- Design Tables Depicting Data
- Evaluate Data From Engineering Projects
- Explain Complex Mathematical Information
- Interpret And Apply Copyright Laws
- Interpret Detailed Electronic Design Specifications
- Interpret Technical Information For Journalistic Work
- Make Presentations
- Meet Deadlines
- Organize And Sort Journalistic Or Literary Data
- Prepare Materials For Publication
- Proofread, Edit, And Revise Written Materials
- Read Schematics And Specifications
- Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
- Test For Usability Of Document Or System
- Understand Publishing Formats And Technologies, Including The Internet
- Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
- Use Correct Grammar, Punctuation And Spelling
- Use Desktop Publishing Software
- Use Interviewing Techniques
- Use On-Line Search Techniques
- Use Proofreading Symbols
- Work As A Team Member
- Write Administrative Procedures Manual
- Write And Compile Employee Training Materials
- Write Grant Proposals
- Write Technical Papers From Original Research
- Write Technical Specifications For Computer Systems, Software And Applications
- Write Technical Specifications For Electrical Or Electronic Equipment
Schools and Training Providers
for Technical Writers
The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:
Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Technical Writers
No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations
The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Technical Writers matches the occupation in the list.
A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed
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