Technical writing position requirements: A college degree in communications, journalism, or English. A degree in a technical subject iis a plus. Online publications and online services are growing in number and sophistication, spurring the demand for Web writers and editors.
According to STC's 2003 Salary Survey, the mean salary for entry-level technical writers/editors in the United States was $43,260. For these professionals in Canada, it was $41,030.
Information developer |
Documentation specialist | Manager |
| Documentation manager | Teacher / Trainer |
Editor |
| Project manager | Technical communicator | Technical editor |
| Technical illustrator | Technical writer | Designer |
| Usability specialist | Web designer | Writer |