SOC 27-3042
Technical Writers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ64/100
High Risk
US Employment
๐ฅ55,530
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$92K
$54K โ $130K
Projected Growth
๐+0.9%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค78/100
High exposure
๐ก Technical Writers face a risk score of 64/100 โ 20 points above the national average of 44. With 78/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $92K ($45K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 64/100, Technical Writers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like generative ai producing marketing and creative copy are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 55,530 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in live performance and audience engagement and original creative vision and artistic direction to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Technical Writers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Generative AI producing marketing and creative copy
Generative AI creating visual art and design assets
AI copywriting tools reducing editorial demand
AI-powered research and literature review tools
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Live performance and audience engagement
Original creative vision and artistic direction
Collaborative creative ideation and brainstorming
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
Maintain records and files of work and revisions.
Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel.
Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.
Interview production and engineering personnel and read journals and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.
๐ป Technology Skills
Document management software
Computer based training software
Graphics or photo imaging software
Web page creation and editing software
Desktop publishing software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
Computers and Electronics
Administrative
Communications and Media
Administration and Management
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | 25 | $100K | 78% |
| Fashion Designers | 23 | $81K | 72% |
| Art Directors | 31 | $111K | 81% |