Career Outlook

The U.S. Department of Labor web site, www.bls.gov, states that employment for technical writers will increase as fast as average through to 2014 with best opportunities being for technical writer with familiarity of the subject area. The demand will be greatest in law, medicine and economics. Discoveries and developments in technical and scientific areas will create a demand for writers who can interpret technological information for general audience."

Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition