Writers and Authors (27-3043) in Norwich-New London Labor Market Area



Home State Bridgeport-Stamford Danbury Hartford New Haven Norwich-New London Torrington Waterbury

Norwich-New London LMA (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		60
Mean wage		$35.11
Entry wage		$19.29
10th percentile wage		$12.64
50th percentile wage		$37.42
90th percentile wage		$49.30

Writers and Authors (27-3043)

Originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material. Exclude "Public Relations Specialists" (27-3031) and "Technical Writers" (27-3042).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$37.42		$23.55		$13.87
2016	$36.54	+2.4%	$23.00	+2.4%	$13.55
2015	$35.84	+2.0%	$22.56	+2.0%	$13.29
2014	$35.17	+1.9%	$22.14	+1.9%	$13.04
2013	$34.50	+1.9%	$21.71	+1.9%	$12.79
2012	$33.83	+2.0%	$21.29	+2.0%	$12.54
2011	$33.30	+1.6%	$20.96	+1.6%	$12.34
2010	$32.72	+1.8%	$20.59	+1.8%	$12.13
2009	$32.37	+1.1%	$20.37	+1.1%	$12.00
2008	$31.41	+3.1%	$19.77	+3.1%	$11.64
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$37.42		$19.25		$18.17
2016	$36.54	+2.4%	$18.63	+3.3%	$17.91
2015	$35.84	+2.0%	$18.24	+2.1%	$17.60
2014	$35.17	+1.9%	$17.85	+2.2%	$17.32
2013	$34.50	+1.9%	$17.49	+2.1%	$17.01
2012	$33.83	+2.0%	$17.19	+1.7%	$16.64
2011	$33.30	+1.6%	$16.92	+1.6%	$16.38
2010	$32.72	+1.8%	$16.64	+1.7%	$16.08
2009	$32.37	+1.1%	$16.41	+1.4%	$15.96
2008	$31.41	+3.1%	$15.99	+2.6%	$15.41

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017

Top Areas For This Occupation

Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Norwich-New London	$37.42	60
New Haven	$33.39	130
Bridgeport-Stamford	$32.55	160
Hartford	$30.29	200
Waterbury	$23.42	10

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford	$30.29	200
Bridgeport-Stamford	$32.55	160
New Haven	$33.39	130
Norwich-New London	$37.42	60
Waterbury	$23.42	10


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