2025 wage data not published for technical writers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage estimates when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish a figure without revealing individual firm pay. The privacy redaction happens upstream, before the data reaches us.
BLS still reports an estimated 240 workers in this role in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 2025.
Use national figures and adjacent states below as a reference, or check BLS confidentiality rules for context.
Salary distribution
Where Pittsburgh technical writers fall on the wage curve.
Distribution not available
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
Less than 5 years
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.9 / 5
Writing
Basic skill
- 4.8 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
Written Expression
Ability
- 4.1 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
- 4.1 / 5
Reading Comprehension
Basic skill
- 4.0 / 5
Near Vision
Ability
- 3.9 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
- 02
Maintain records and files of work and revisions.
- 03
Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel.
- 04
Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.
- 05
Interview production and engineering personnel and read journals and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.
- 06
Develop or maintain online help documentation.
- 07
Assist in laying out material for publication.
- 08
Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.
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Frequently asked questions
- What education is required for Technical Writers?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. BLS metro estimates reflect the Pittsburgh CBSA boundary for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.