Ugur Akinci is, by far, one of the best bloggers on the topic of technical writing. I have personally learned so much from him. In this post, Ugur examines the current state of affairs vis-a-vis the economics of being a technical writer. What he uncovers does not surprise me, it mirrors what I see in the marketplace as well:
- Most technical writers have jobs, even though they may not be happy about the amount they get paid.
- Where you live makes a big difference. California remains the highest paying location, along with Massachussetts.
- Industry sector matters.
- The “glass ceiling” seems to be at around $100K/year.
Ugur always backs up his statements with facts and this post is no exception.
© Ugur Akinci From time to time I hear from readers who had their own share from the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression of the 30s. There is no doubt, the market right now is not as good as it had been just four or five years earlier.
Via www.technicalcommunicationcenter.com
Val Swisher is the Founder and CEO of Content Rules, Inc. Val enjoys helping companies solve complex content problems. She is a well-known expert in content strategy, structured authoring, global content, content development, and terminology management. Val believes content should be easy to read, cost-effective to create and translate, and efficient to manage. Her customers include industry giants such as Google, Cisco, Visa, Facebook, Roche, and IBM. Her fourth book, “The Personalization Paradox: Why Companies Fail (and How to Succeed) at Creating Personalized Experiences at Scale,” was published in 2021 by XML Press.
Val is on the Advisory Board for the Technical Communications Program at the University of North Texas. When not working with customers or students, Val can be found sitting behind her sewing machine working on her latest quilt. She also makes a mean hummus.
Val is on the Advisory Board for the Technical Communications Program at the University of North Texas. When not working with customers or students, Val can be found sitting behind her sewing machine working on her latest quilt. She also makes a mean hummus.
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