U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Standard Occupational Classification

NOTE:

The information on this page relates to the 2010 SOC, please see the 2000 SOC System for information on the previous version of the SOC.

27-3042 Technical Writers

Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.

Illustrative examples: Specifications Writer, Documentation Writer, Medical Writer

Broad Occupation: 27-3040 Writers and Editors
Minor Group: 27-3000 Media and Communication Workers
Major Group: 27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

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Last Modified Date: March 11, 2010