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      "title": "Writers and Authors occupation: education requirements",
      "summary": "74% of respondents said Bachelor's degree is required for Writers and Authors (which includes UX Writer roles).",
      "body": "74% of respondents said Bachelor's degree is required for Writers and Authors (which includes UX Writer roles).\n\nWhat O*NET actually says:\n\n“74% responded: Bachelor's degree required”\n\nNote: Based on Writers and Authors occupation 27-3043.00. UX Writer not separately coded but falls under this category.",
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      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Writers and Authors occupation: job zone",
      "summary": "Writers and Authors requires Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed with SVP range 7.0 to < 8.0.",
      "body": "Writers and Authors requires Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed with SVP range 7.0 to < 8.0.\n\nWhat O*NET actually says:\n\n“Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed”\n\nNote: SVP (Specialized Experience) indicates several years of experience needed alongside education.",
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      "title": "Writers and Authors occupation: median wages 2025",
      "summary": "Median wages for Writers and Authors in 2025 were $36.98 hourly and $76,910 annually.",
      "body": "Median wages for Writers and Authors in 2025 were $36.98 hourly and $76,910 annually.\n\nWhat O*NET actually says:\n\n“$36.98 hourly, $76,910 annual”\n\nNote: This is the median - half earn more, half earn less. UX Writer roles may vary by industry and location.",
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      "title": "Writers and Authors occupation: employment 2025",
      "summary": "Employment for Writers and Authors in 2025 was 140,300 employees.",
      "body": "Employment for Writers and Authors in 2025 was 140,300 employees.\n\nWhat O*NET actually says:\n\n“140,300 employees”\n\nNote: Includes all writers and authors; UX writers are a subset.",
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      "title": "Writers and Authors occupation: projected job openings",
      "summary": "Projected job openings for Writers and Authors from 2025-2035 were 11,900.",
      "body": "Projected job openings for Writers and Authors from 2025-2035 were 11,900.\n\nWhat O*NET actually says:\n\n“11,900”\n\nNote: Projected growth is 'little or no change' according to BLS data.",
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