Writers and Authors (27-3043) in Northwest Workforce Development Area



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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment		60
Mean wage		$42.47
Entry wage		$24.40
10th percentile wage		$22.37
50th percentile wage		$33.17
90th percentile wage		$59.33

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	$33.17		$25.20		$7.97
2018	$33.00	+.5%	$25.07	+.5%	$7.93
2017	$32.13	+2.7%	$24.41	+2.7%	$7.72
2016	$31.39	+2.4%	$23.85	+2.4%	$7.54
2015	$30.90	+1.6%	$23.48	+1.6%	$7.42
2014	$30.31	+2.0%	$23.03	+2.0%	$7.28
2013	$29.74	+1.9%	$22.59	+1.9%	$7.15
2012	$29.17	+1.9%	$22.16	+1.9%	$7.01
2011	$28.60	+2.0%	$21.73	+2.0%	$6.87
2010	$28.16	+1.6%	$21.39	+1.6%	$6.77
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$33.17		$21.14		$12.03
2018	$33.00	+.5%	$20.95	+.9%	$12.04
2017	$32.13	+2.7%	$20.32	+3.1%	$11.82
2016	$31.39	+2.4%	$19.77	+2.8%	$11.62
2015	$30.90	+1.6%	$19.32	+2.3%	$11.58
2014	$30.31	+2.0%	$18.92	+2.1%	$11.39
2013	$29.74	+1.9%	$18.51	+2.2%	$11.23
2012	$29.17	+1.9%	$18.14	+2.1%	$11.03
2011	$28.60	+2.0%	$17.83	+1.7%	$10.78
2010	$28.16	+1.6%	$17.55	+1.6%	$10.61

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
Eastern	$37.94	20
North Central	$37.39	150
Southwest	$37.38	230
South Central	$35.57	90

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest	$37.38	230
North Central	$37.39	150
South Central	$35.57	90
Northwest	$33.17	60


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