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Writing Skills and Careers

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

910 occupations report this skill · Category: Essential Skills · O*NET element 2.A.1.c

Occupations reporting Writing

Importance and level are O*NET scale values. Ordered by reported importance. A skill rating does not indicate hiring outcomes.

OccupationImportanceLevelNational median wage
Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons2.52.3$61,290
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation2.52.0$46,340
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs2.52.8$37,290
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic2.52.9$63,870
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors2.52.0$49,690
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers2.52.8$95,320
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic2.52.1$46,330
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers2.52.6$74,330
Machinists2.52.6$58,750
Telemarketers2.52.5$35,450
Costume Attendants2.52.4$50,400
Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers2.52.1—
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers2.52.3$41,640
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders2.52.5$38,180
Sailors and Marine Oilers2.52.6$51,520
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity2.52.1$59,050
Motorboat Operators2.52.8$47,520
Amusement and Recreation Attendants2.52.0$32,150
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators2.52.1$46,420
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers2.52.6$33,580
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners2.52.6$49,880
Tree Trimmers and Pruners2.52.5$50,960
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining2.52.4$57,430
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders2.42.0$38,670
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants2.42.3$36,300
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles2.42.3$56,460
Helpers--Electricians2.42.1$42,670
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas2.42.4$60,190
Recycling and Reclamation Workers2.42.5$40,240
Machine Feeders and Offbearers2.42.0$41,220
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers2.42.1$68,840
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners2.42.3$36,840
Automotive Body and Related Repairers2.42.1$54,890
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers2.42.4$47,630
Maintenance Workers, Machinery2.42.1$60,850
Riggers2.42.4$62,640
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers2.42.5—
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic2.42.5$49,030
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic2.42.5$63,340
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners2.42.3$50,060
Printing Press Operators2.42.6$45,780
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters2.42.3$46,680
Furniture Finishers2.42.3$44,540
Helpers--Extraction Workers2.42.3$47,730
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand2.42.3$42,660
Potters, Manufacturing2.42.6$46,170
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders2.42.0$39,530
Meter Readers, Utilities2.42.6$48,150
Shampooers2.42.0$32,600

Career and skills data: O*NET 31.0 (onetcenter.org). Figures are published survey estimates, not real-time market data.