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| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 31 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 32 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 33 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 33 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 33 | 0.00% |
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $67,898 | $32.64 | +2.5% |
| 2025 | $66,261 | $31.86 | +1.4% |
| 2024 | $65,351 | $31.42 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | $64,515 | $31.02 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | $63,532 | $30.54 | --0.6% |
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 136 | 20% |
| 2 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 284 | 5% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 259 | 4% |
| 4 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 22 | 4% |
| 5 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 290 | 3% |
| 6 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 138 | 3% |
| 7 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 91 | 3% |
| 8 | Delaware | 961,939 | 25 | 3% |
| 9 | Vermont | 623,657 | 20 | 3% |
| 10 | California | 39,536,653 | 763 | 2% |
| 11 | New York | 19,849,399 | 329 | 2% |
| 12 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 223 | 2% |
| 13 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 188 | 2% |
| 14 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 183 | 2% |
| 15 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 170 | 2% |
| 16 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 110 | 2% |
| 17 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 51 | 2% |
| 18 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 25 | 2% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 25 | 2% |
| 20 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 21 | 2% |
University of Minnesota
Thomas Reynolds: I think there will be a lasting impact of this pandemic on graduates. The nature of the field is that others in the industry (scientists, engineers, for ex.) often take on tech writing and communication tasks in tight economic conditions or even just as a matter of a particular culture in a particular business. However, the field of technical communication has been predicted to have a strong future (see Bureau of Labor Statistics, which predicts growth in jobs in this field).
Technical writing and communication require that students are comfortable with technology and communication and that they adapt to changing situations. I think there are also opportunities for savvy graduates who can offer certain skills and experiences that are unique to the changing situation. This field has a long history of resilience for its graduates seeking jobs in tough circumstances.