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Job outlook for documentation writers in the United States
Are documentation writer jobs in demand?
Documentation writer job and salary trends over time
Documentation writer jobs over time
Documentation writer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 129 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 132 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 137 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 136 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 135 | 0.00% |
Average documentation writer salary over time
Documentation writer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $69,677 | $33.50 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $67,997 | $32.69 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | $67,064 | $32.24 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | $66,205 | $31.83 | +1.5% |
| 2021 | $65,197 | $31.34 | --0.6% |
Documentation writer jobs by state
Most common states for documentation writers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 200 | 29% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 352 | 5% |
| 3 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 320 | 5% |
| 4 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 192 | 5% |
| 5 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 29 | 5% |
| 6 | New York | 19,849,399 | 746 | 4% |
| 7 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 369 | 4% |
| 8 | Alaska | 739,795 | 28 | 4% |
| 9 | Vermont | 623,657 | 23 | 4% |
| 10 | California | 39,536,653 | 1,035 | 3% |
| 11 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 234 | 3% |
| 12 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 211 | 3% |
| 13 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 151 | 3% |
| 14 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 95 | 3% |
| 15 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 56 | 3% |
| 16 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 37 | 3% |
| 17 | Delaware | 961,939 | 31 | 3% |
| 18 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 27 | 3% |
| 19 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 226 | 2% |
| 20 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 115 | 2% |
Most common cities for documentation writers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas | 1 | 0% | $58,977 |
| 2 | Urban Honolulu | 1 | 0% | $59,888 |
| 3 | Washington | 1 | 0% | $95,313 |
Documentation Writer job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of documentation writer experts
Tusculum University
California University of Pennsylvania
Bucknell University
Vicky Johnson Bós
Associate Professor of EnglishTusculum University
English Language And Literature
What will help Documentation Writers increase their earning potential?
Vicky Johnson Bós: Have practical experience in that field through a summer job, internship, or access to expertise. Getting a Master's Degree or even a PhD can greatly influence salary potential. Be aware that you may have to take a 'starting' job at less of a good salary to get practical experience to make the leap to a better paying job.
What type of skills will young Documentation Writers need?
Dr. Christina Fisanick: College graduates in 2021 and beyond, need all of the skills that English programs have to offer: critical thinking, effective communication, creativity, and flexibility. New hires need to be able to adapt to workplace changes quickly and with aplomb, which requires critical thinking and problem solving and the ability to communicate those solutions to a diverse audience clearly and effectively. Those skills are refined and practiced regularly in English programs.
Sarah Bell
Senior Associate Director, CounselingBucknell University
Center for Career Advancement
How do you envision technology impacting Documentation Writers in the next 5 years?
Sarah Bell: As mentioned in #2, English majors go into many fields, and technology is affecting most of them now. We will likely always need creators, editors, and researchers of content, which will certainly make English majors useful in a variety of fields, due to (or in spite of) the technology advances. Experience in learning and utilizing a variety of software, platforms, and social media tools will only enhance their ability to complete their work in an effective and efficient manner in a variety of work settings.