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



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Norwich-New London LMA (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment		10
Mean wage		$36.25
Entry wage		$21.58
10th percentile wage		$20.29
50th percentile wage		$37.32
90th percentile wage		$51.44

Writers and Authors (27-3043)

Originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material. Excludes News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists (27-3023), Public Relations Specialists (27-3031), and Technical Writers (27-3042).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$37.32		$24.59		$12.73
2019	$36.13	+3.3%	$23.81	+3.3%	$12.32
2018	$35.19	+2.7%	$23.18	+2.7%	$12.00
2017	$34.37	+2.4%	$22.65	+2.4%	$11.73
2016	$33.83	+1.6%	$22.29	+1.6%	$11.54
2015	$33.19	+2.0%	$21.87	+2.0%	$11.32
2014	$32.56	+1.9%	$21.46	+1.9%	$11.11
2013	$31.94	+1.9%	$21.05	+1.9%	$10.90
2012	$31.32	+2.0%	$20.64	+2.0%	$10.68
2011	$30.83	+1.6%	$20.32	+1.6%	$10.52
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$37.32		$21.00		$16.32
2019	$36.13	+3.3%	$20.15	+4.2%	$15.98
2018	$35.19	+2.7%	$19.53	+3.1%	$15.65
2017	$34.37	+2.4%	$19.01	+2.8%	$15.36
2016	$33.83	+1.6%	$18.58	+2.3%	$15.26
2015	$33.19	+2.0%	$18.19	+2.1%	$15.00
2014	$32.56	+1.9%	$17.80	+2.2%	$14.76
2013	$31.94	+1.9%	$17.44	+2.1%	$14.50
2012	$31.32	+2.0%	$17.14	+1.7%	$14.18
2011	$30.83	+1.6%	$16.87	+1.6%	$13.96

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 2020

Top Areas For This Occupation

Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Bridgeport-Stamford	$42.29	250
Norwich-New London	$37.32	10
New Haven	$35.45	70
Danbury	$35.19	40

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Bridgeport-Stamford	$42.29	250
Hartford	$33.88	100
New Haven	$35.45	70
Danbury	$35.19	40


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