Technical Writing Jobs in United States
There are 1,625 open Technical Writing jobs in United States on freehire right now. 413 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are technical-writing, ai and accessibility.
Salary
| Currency | Period | 25th | Median | 75th | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | year | $95,446 | $115,888 | $142,739 | 111 |
| USD | hour | $24 | $36 | $46 | 16 |
From postings that disclose pay. Currencies are counted separately, never converted.
Most requested skills
- technical-writing 25%
- ai 22%
- accessibility 10%
- visio 10%
- version-control 9%
- cloud 8%
- sharepoint 8%
- analytics 7%
How the work is done
- Remote 292 · 18%
- Hybrid 139 · 9%
- Onsite 109 · 7%
Visa sponsorship offered in 9% of the 219 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 318
- Junior 46
- Middle 45
- Lead 32
- Intern 17
- C-level 9
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 236
- 501-1000 employees 134
- 51-200 employees 42
- 11-50 employees 20
- 201-500 employees 8
- 1-10 employees 1
Technical Writer Intern
Write and maintain clear technical documentation for motors, drives, and automation systems, collaborating with engineers to translate complex specs into user-friendly guides.
Technical Writer, Service
Write and maintain service manuals and technical documentation for autonomous maritime vessels, translating complex engineering details into clear guides for end-users and support teams.
Senior Technical Writer
Creates and maintains technical documentation for complex hardware/software systems in tolling/transportation, including user guides, deployment runbooks, and troubleshooting materials, collaborating with Agile teams and SMEs in a structured content workflow (Markdown/Git/Azure DevOps).
Technical Writer
Create and maintain hardware and software documentation for AI-driven site security systems, including installation guides, troubleshooting manuals, and visual aids.
Sr. Instructional Designer
Designs and develops cybersecurity training programs and materials for professionals, collaborating with SMEs and vendors to create engaging, high-quality learning experiences using instructional design principles and LMS platforms.
Instructional Design Intern
Design and develop cybersecurity training modules and digital learning content for employees using eLearning tools and graphic design software.
Vice President, Technical Writer
Lead technical documentation for a global financial-services firm, collaborating with teams to create clear, accurate guides and mentoring junior writers.
Instructional & Content Designer
Designs and builds digital training for water-tech customers, turning complex systems into engaging videos, eLearning, and job aids using tools like Articulate Storyline and Camtasia.
Inpatient Clinical Documentation Specialist
Review inpatient medical records to improve documentation accuracy, issue compliant provider queries, and educate physicians on coding best practices to support accurate reimbursement and patient care.