The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Computer systems design companies
- Engineering, surveying, and mapping firms
- Consulting firms
Outlook
Demand for this career will grow faster than average. The continuing growth of scientific and technical information should increase the need for technical writers. Much of this information must be communicated to others, including those who do not have a technical background.
Job prospects are best for those with technical skills. Competition for jobs may be strong due to competition for freelance writers.
Technical Writers (CIS 100209)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
1,785 Small |
& |
8.7% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
181 Few |
| Champaign Area |
30 Very small |
& |
6.7% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
22 Very small |
& |
9.1% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Cook County |
843 Small |
& |
9.5% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
86 Few |
| Decatur Area |
6 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
70 Very small |
& |
8.6% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Du Page County |
247 Small |
& |
10.1% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
25 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
14 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
25 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Lake County |
135 Small |
& |
11.1% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| McHenry County |
16 Very small |
& |
12.5% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
10 Very small |
& |
10.0% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
21 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
71 Very small |
& |
4.2% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
13 Very small |
& |
7.7% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
20 Very small |
& |
10.0% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
34 Very small |
& |
2.9% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
23 Very small |
& |
17.4% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
25 Very small |
& |
4.0% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Will County |
55 Very small |
& |
10.9% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| United States |
53,300 Small |
& |
6.9% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
4,800 Very few |