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 about as fast as 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 |
1,267 Small |
& |
3.2% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
107 Few |
| Champaign Area |
17 Very small |
& |
-5.9% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
15 Very small |
& |
13.3% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Cook County |
607 Small |
& |
3.3% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
52 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
51 Very small |
& |
7.8% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Du Page County |
174 Small |
& |
3.4% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
12 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
13 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Lake County |
87 Small |
& |
-1.1% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| McHenry County |
13 Very small |
& |
7.7% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
9 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
15 Very small |
& |
20.0% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
55 Very small |
& |
1.8% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
8 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
14 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
30 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
16 Very small |
& |
6.3% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
18 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Will County |
36 Very small |
& |
-2.8% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| United States |
56,400 Small |
& |
0.9% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
4,500 Very few |