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Job outlook for technical communication teachers in the United States
Are technical communication teacher jobs in demand?
Technical communication teacher job and salary trends over time
Technical communication teacher jobs over time
Technical communication teacher job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,624 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,689 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,730 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,729 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,710 | 0.00% |
Average technical communication teacher salary over time
Technical communication teacher salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $51,205 | $24.62 | +0.6% |
| 2024 | $50,916 | $24.48 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $49,676 | $23.88 | +3.6% |
| 2022 | $47,946 | $23.05 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | $47,319 | $22.75 | +3.5% |
Technical communication teacher jobs by state
Most common states for technical communication teachers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,408 | 25% |
| 2 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,359 | 24% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 231 | 24% |
| 4 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 2,897 | 23% |
| 5 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 422 | 22% |
| 6 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 430 | 21% |
| 7 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 136 | 20% |
| 8 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,948 | 19% |
| 9 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 547 | 19% |
| 10 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,169 | 18% |
| 11 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 135 | 18% |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 2,179 | 17% |
| 13 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,819 | 17% |
| 14 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,150 | 16% |
| 15 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 953 | 16% |
| 16 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 909 | 16% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 584 | 16% |
| 18 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 518 | 16% |
| 19 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1,466 | 15% |
| 20 | Alaska | 739,795 | 108 | 15% |
Technical Communication Teacher job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of technical communication teacher experts
Longwood University
Saint Mary's College of California
Centenary University
University of Mary Washington
Orchard Farm High School
Dr. Audrey Church Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Education and Counseling; Professor of School LibrarianshipLongwood University
Education
What Technical Communication Teacher skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. Audrey Church Ph.D.: In the field of education, skills that will become even more important and prevalent are really at, what I would consider, opposite ends of a spectrum: at one end, interpersonal skills--strength and knowledge in the areas of social and emotional learning and trauma-informed teaching; at the other end, technology skills-refining and enhancing information literacy and digital literacy skills.
What will help Technical Communication Teachers increase their earning potential?
Peter Alter Ph.D.: Good classroom and behavior management skills will serve you well. To do that, understanding the big ideas around Applied Behavior Analysis will really help.
Use technology to your best advantage. Depending on your age, you are either a digital native or a digital immigrant but you're going to have to get comfortable with technology because it will only become a bigger part of the education system (e.g. learning management systems, AI, digital communication, etc...).
Dr. Lisa Mastrangel Ph.D.
Associate Professor of English, Director of CompositionCentenary University
Department is Business, Media, and Writing
How do you envision technology impacting Technical Communication Teachers in the next 5 years?
Dr. Lisa Mastrangel Ph.D.: Because many of the jobs will be online, technological skills will be vital.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Technical Communication Teachers?
Dr. Lisa Mastrangel Ph.D.: While there will likely be a more challenging job market for some time to come, even once coronavirus ends, degrees in Professional Writing remain highly marketable because of their "portability." Many work environments have discovered that employees work just as effectively when they are remote, and managing social media and marketing content can undoubtedly be done remotely. With strong writing skills and a facility with multiple technology platforms, students with Professional Writing backgrounds will continue to be strong contenders on the job market.
Janine Davis Ph.D.
Associate ProfessorUniversity of Mary Washington
College of Education
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Technical Communication Teachers?
Janine Davis Ph.D.: For our teacher education graduates, the impact of the pandemic will most likely work in their favor when it comes to finding jobs-the pandemic has led to many retirements, which will mean that we will need even more teachers to fill those empty positions. At the same time, the advent of increased virtual learning means that it will no longer be an option that teachers know and use technology, including teaching online and using learning management and data analysis systems-those skills will almost certainly be a non-negotiable for future teaching positions. Finally, I think that this event has highlighted the importance of working as part of a team of teachers and other school leaders.
Dr. Greg Jones
High School PrincipalOrchard Farm High School
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Technical Communication Teachers in the next 3-5 years?
Dr. Greg Jones: Technology is ever-changing and expanding. I do not see this trend changing. Technical skills will remain important, but there has to be a focus on creativity, imagination, and problem-solving. In schools, we are working to prepare our students for their next steps in life and the workforce. We cannot prepare them for an ever-evolving workforce if we do not focus on these skills that will equip them with what they need to prosper and make our community a beautiful place to live and work.