Technical Writers

# 485 overall · better than 44.3% of other jobs
2.6
Low to No Risk
26.7% tasks are partially/fully automatable
2/5
Automatability
2/5
Technical Feasibility
2/5
Emotional Intelligence
2/5
Forgivability
3/5
Ethics
3/5
Economic Incentive
5/5
Physical Requirements
While AI can assist with routine aspects of technical writing, the need for human creativity, understanding, and error management keeps full automation at bay. Current economic incentives and technical developments support partial but not complete displacement by AI.

Median Salary: $80,050

Traits: 57

34/100Consequence_of_Error
78/100Contact_With_Others
58/100Coordinate_or_Lead_Others
1/100Cramped_Work_Space_Awkward_Positions
55/100Deal_With_External_Customers
2/100Deal_With_Physically_Aggressive_People
30/100Deal_With_Unpleasant_or_Angry_People
27/100Degree_of_Automation
66/100Duration_of_Typical_Work_Week
94/100Electronic_Mail
1/100Exposed_to_Contaminants
0/100Exposed_to_Disease_or_Infections
1/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Conditions
1/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Equipment
2/100Exposed_to_High_Places
1/100Exposed_to_Minor_Burns_Cuts_Bites_or_Stings
0/100Exposed_to_Radiation
0/100Exposed_to_Whole_Body_Vibration
3/100Extremely_Bright_or_Inadequate_Lighting
85/100Face-to-Face_Discussions
85/100Freedom_to_Make_Decisions
44/100Frequency_of_Conflict_Situations
65/100Frequency_of_Decision_Making
61/100Impact_of_Decisions_on_Co-workers_or_Company_Results
89/100Importance_of_Being_Exact_or_Accurate
88/100Importance_of_Repeating_Same_Tasks
25/100In_an_Enclosed_Vehicle_or_Equipment
6/100In_an_Open_Vehicle_or_Equipment
79/100Indoors_Environmentally_Controlled
17/100Indoors_Not_Environmentally_Controlled
62/100Letters_and_Memos
51/100Level_of_Competition
4/100Outdoors_Exposed_to_Weather
4/100Outdoors_Under_Cover
6/100Pace_Determined_by_Speed_of_Equipment
42/100Physical_Proximity
29/100Public_Speaking
40/100Responsibility_for_Outcomes_and_Results
18/100Responsible_for_Others_Health_and_Safety
52/100Sounds_Noise_Levels_Are_Distracting_or_Uncomfortable
4/100Spend_Time_Bending_or_Twisting_the_Body
0/100Spend_Time_Climbing_Ladders_Scaffolds_or_Poles
0/100Spend_Time_Keeping_or_Regaining_Balance
2/100Spend_Time_Kneeling_Crouching_Stooping_or_Crawling
75/100Spend_Time_Making_Repetitive_Motions
89/100Spend_Time_Sitting
17/100Spend_Time_Standing
63/100Spend_Time_Using_Your_Hands_to_Handle_Control_or_Feel_Objects_Tools_or_Controls
7/100Spend_Time_Walking_and_Running
63/100Structured_versus_Unstructured_Work
79/100Telephone
81/100Time_Pressure
5/100Very_Hot_or_Cold_Temperatures
1/100Wear_Common_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Safety_Shoes_Glasses_Gloves_Hearing_Protection_Hard_Hats_or_Life_Jackets
0/100Wear_Specialized_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Breathing_Apparatus_Safety_Harness_Full_Protection_Suits_or_Radiation_Protection
9/100Work_Schedules
90/100Work_With_Work_Group_or_Team

Tasks performed as Technical Writers

Low to No Risk
10
Moderate Risk
2
High Risk
2
Extreme Risk
1
  • 2.5Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
  • 1.5Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel.
  • 0.3Confer with customer representatives, vendors, plant executives, or publisher to establish technical specifications and to determine subject material to be developed for publication.
  • 1.5Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding.
  • 2.2Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.
  • 1.5Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.
  • 1.8Interview production and engineering personnel and read journals and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.
  • 1.5Observe production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail.
  • 1.2Analyze developments in specific field to determine need for revisions in previously published materials and development of new material.
  • 2.2Draw sketches to illustrate specified materials or assembly sequence.

26.7% of Technical Writers tasks can be automated with AI or robotics

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