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



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Norwich-New London Labor Market Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment		20
Mean wage		$36.30
Entry wage		$22.47
10th percentile wage		$18.93
50th percentile wage		$38.44
90th percentile wage		$49.36

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	$38.44		$25.09		$13.35
2018	$38.24	+.5%	$24.96	+.5%	$13.28
2017	$37.24	+2.7%	$24.31	+2.7%	$12.93
2016	$36.38	+2.4%	$23.75	+2.4%	$12.63
2015	$35.81	+1.6%	$23.37	+1.6%	$12.44
2014	$35.12	+2.0%	$22.92	+2.0%	$12.20
2013	$34.46	+1.9%	$22.50	+1.9%	$11.97
2012	$33.81	+1.9%	$22.07	+1.9%	$11.74
2011	$33.15	+2.0%	$21.64	+2.0%	$11.51
2010	$32.63	+1.6%	$21.30	+1.6%	$11.33
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$38.44		$21.44		$17.00
2018	$38.24	+.5%	$21.25	+.9%	$16.99
2017	$37.24	+2.7%	$20.60	+3.1%	$16.63
2016	$36.38	+2.4%	$20.05	+2.8%	$16.33
2015	$35.81	+1.6%	$19.59	+2.3%	$16.21
2014	$35.12	+2.0%	$19.18	+2.1%	$15.94
2013	$34.46	+1.9%	$18.77	+2.2%	$15.69
2012	$33.81	+1.9%	$18.40	+2.1%	$15.41
2011	$33.15	+2.0%	$18.08	+1.7%	$15.07
2010	$32.63	+1.6%	$17.80	+1.6%	$14.84

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 2019

Top Areas For This Occupation

Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Norwich/NewLond	$38.44	20
Hartford	$37.37	160
Bridge/Stam	$37.35	240
New Haven	$34.91	110

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Bridge/Stam	$37.35	240
Hartford	$37.37	160
New Haven	$34.91	110
Norwich/NewLond	$38.44	20


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