Compare Technical Writers & Proofreaders and Copy Markers District Of Columbia

Comparison Technical Writers Proofreaders and Copy Markers
Salary

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Technical Writers $103,500
Proofreaders and Copy Markers $66,800

Similar skills & knowledge

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Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.


Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Technical Writers
Technical Writers

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Proofreaders and Copy Markers
Proofreaders and Copy Markers

Licensing

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Licensing for Technical Writers
Technical Writers

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Proofreaders and Copy Markers
Proofreaders and Copy Markers

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Technical Writers
Technical Writers

6 related certifications

Certification for Proofreaders and Copy Markers
Proofreaders and Copy Markers

0 related certifications