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How much do technical documentation jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for technical documentation in the United States is $30.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.04 and $36.06 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Technical Documentation, and why are they important?

To excel in Technical Documentation, you need strong writing and editing skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of the subject matter, often supported by a degree in English, communications, or a technical field. Familiarity with documentation tools like MadCap Flare, Adobe FrameMaker, or Microsoft Word, and sometimes experience with version control systems, is typically required. Excellent communication, the ability to learn complex concepts quickly, and collaboration skills help you work effectively with subject matter experts and development teams. These abilities ensure that documentation is clear, accurate, and user-friendly, which is essential for end-user success and product adoption.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in Technical Documentation, and how can they be addressed?

Technical Documentation professionals often encounter challenges such as translating complex technical concepts into clear, user-friendly language and keeping documentation up-to-date with rapidly evolving products. Collaboration with engineers, product managers, and subject matter experts is key to ensuring accuracy and completeness. Adopting structured authoring tools, maintaining open communication channels, and participating in regular product meetings can help overcome these obstacles and produce high-quality documentation.

What is the difference between Technical Documentation vs Technical Writer?

AspectTechnical DocumentationTechnical Writer
Primary FocusCreating detailed technical documents, manuals, and guidesWriting, editing, and organizing technical content for clarity
Skills & CertificationsTechnical knowledge, writing skills, familiarity with documentation toolsStrong writing, editing, communication skills, often with technical background
Work EnvironmentEngineering teams, product development, technical departmentsTechnical teams, marketing, product management

Technical Documentation involves producing comprehensive technical materials, while a Technical Writer focuses on crafting clear, user-friendly content. Both roles require strong writing skills and technical understanding, but Technical Documentation emphasizes detailed manuals, whereas Technical Writers adapt technical info for diverse audiences.

What is technical documentation?

Technical documentation refers to written materials that explain how products, systems, or software work. It includes user manuals, installation guides, API documentation, and troubleshooting instructions, designed to help users and developers understand and utilize a product effectively. Good technical documentation is clear, concise, and tailored to its audience, ensuring that complex concepts are communicated in an accessible way. It is an essential part of product development and support, enabling efficient use and maintenance.
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Infographic showing various Technical Documentation job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,017 per year, or $30.3 per hour.
Quality FAI & Technical Documentation Specialist

Quality FAI & Technical Documentation Specialist

Tri-Mack Plastics Manufacturing Corporation

Bristol, RI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Located in Bristol, Rhode Island for over 50 years, Tri-Mack Plastics is a leading manufacturer of high-temperature thermoplastic components for the aerospace-defense, semiconductor, energy and medical industries.
Our broad capabilities include collaborative engineering, tool making, injection molding, thermoplastic composite processing, multi-axis CNC machining, bonding and assembly, testing and quality control - all within a modern, environmentally controlled 60,000 sq. ft. facility.
Our culture is based on values that promote respect, teamwork and accountability and we are committed to meeting customer requirements through our ISO 9001/AS9100 quality management system.
PLEASE NOTE - Applicants are required to pass a criminal background check. This position involves access to data that is subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of any employment visa. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Position: Quality FAI & Technical Documentation Specialist
The Quality First Article Inspection (FAI) and Technical Documentation Specialist acts as the vital bridge between Tri-Mack's Engineering, Production, and Quality teams. They ensure that the initial production run of a new part used in aerospace or other critical applications meets all engineering specifications, and they develop, gather and organize the material certifications, test reports, and special process documentation as required. They meticulously verify that initial production runs meet exact design specifications, ensuring parts match blueprints, materials are certified, and that the manufacturing processes have produced compliant, audit-ready parts, together with the required documentation needed to ensure regulatory and customer compliance and product traceability.
Responsibilities& Accountabilities:
  • Perform blueprint ballooning or "bubbling" engineering drawings to assign unique identification numbers to every single dimension, note, and tolerance
  • Perform and prepare reports for mechanical inspections on plastic, machined metal and assemblies per customer specifications
  • Perform technical plans, capability studies and gage R&R (Repeatability & Reproducibility) studies
  • Conduct certification reviews, validating objective evidence, such as raw material certificates, plating processes, and heat-treatment logs, to ensure complete traceability
  • Recommend and develop inspection methods using manual, vision and automated inspection precision metrology equipment
  • Work with Engineering and Production to address any product issues
  • Supply objective evidence and required FAI packages to internal teams, customers, and regulatory auditors
  • Conduct yourself in an ethical and professional manner, show respect for your fellow workers and all company and personal property, and demonstrate Tri-Mack core values - Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Accountability, and Durability.
  • Adhere to all AS9100 requirements as specified in work instructions and by your supervisor
  • All other duties and special projects assigned by your manager
Education, Skills & Experience:
  • Familiarity with strict quality management systems and standards such as AS9100, ISO and NADCAP
  • 2+ years working in manufacturing quality control, preferably in an AS9100 Aerospace environment
  • Proficiency in blueprint reading and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), interpreting complex engineering drawings, and special process notes
  • Comfort operating a wide range of manual and digital handheld inspection instruments, metrology tools, and gauges in a manufacturing environment producing parts with tight tolerances and complex features
  • Experience with ballooning and inspection software, such as CMMs, vision inspection systems and optical comparators
  • Previous experience in plastic injection molding or composites environment is preferred
  • Demonstrated strength in written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to analyze and prioritize information
  • Must be able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
  • Proficiency with MS Office, Excel and Outlook
Our Benefits:
We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits, including:
  • 40 hour week - Monday-Friday, overtime available
  • Generous Medical, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance programs
  • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Sick & Safe Leave
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement

If you are looking for an innovative, values-driven company where you can put your aptitude and expertise in quality to work, grow your career and take on ever-bigger challenges, you may just have found the place! We know our continued success is dependent upon our employees, which is why we are always on the lookout for reliable, knowledgeable and dynamic individuals with past success in a collaborative team setting, working with clear objectives and direction.
*Tri-Mack Plastics provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information. Tri-Mack is a drug-free work environment. Pre-employment drug screening (excludes THC) and background checks are required.

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