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
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand2.12.1$38,020
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall2.12.1$49,120
Postal Service Mail Carriers2.12.1$60,550
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers2.12.0$48,220
Waiters and Waitresses2.12.0$35,230
Rock Splitters, Quarry2.12.1$48,740
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers2.12.1$37,800
Roof Bolters, Mining2.12.3$78,540
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers2.11.9$58,930
Continuous Mining Machine Operators2.12.0$61,810
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators2.12.1$70,070
Cashiers2.12.1$32,880
Dredge Operators2.12.0$49,640
Agricultural Equipment Operators2.11.8$41,730
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters2.01.5$42,360
Bakers2.02.0$37,160
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers2.02.0$34,890
Sewing Machine Operators2.02.0$36,670
Tile and Stone Setters2.02.0$55,690
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant2.02.1$35,360
Fast Food and Counter Workers2.01.8$31,200
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers2.01.3$33,980
Tire Repairers and Changers2.02.0$37,710
Crossing Guards and Flaggers2.01.8$38,100
Packers and Packagers, Hand2.01.9$36,280
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining2.02.0$74,500
Fence Erectors2.02.0$47,980
Helpers--Roofers2.02.0$44,160
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons2.01.8$40,470
Carpet Installers2.01.8$50,340
Tire Builders2.01.8$57,390
Helpers--Production Workers2.01.8$39,070
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters2.01.8$47,550
Structural Iron and Steel Workers2.02.1$62,780
Roofers2.02.0$55,440
Pipelayers2.02.0$49,000
Paperhangers2.02.0$52,140
Painters, Construction and Maintenance2.02.0$49,400
Insulation Workers, Mechanical2.02.0$58,340
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers2.02.0$32,910
Models2.02.0$48,470
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators2.01.9$59,850
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers2.01.9$57,020
Fallers2.01.3$52,100
Pourers and Casters, Metal2.02.1$51,810
Foundry Mold and Coremakers2.01.8$48,110
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers1.91.6$58,970
Food Preparation Workers1.91.8$35,320
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing1.91.8$43,380
Tapers1.91.8$68,270

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