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Danbury Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage28.79
Entry wage25.67
10th percentile wage24.12
50th percentile wage27.59
90th percentile wage38.43
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).
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$28.79 $21.13  $7.66
2014$28.65+.5%$21.03 +.5%$7.62
2013$28.11+1.9%$20.63 +1.9%$7.48
2012$27.58+1.9%$20.24 +1.9%$7.34
2011$27.04+2.0%$19.85 +2.0%$7.19
2010$26.62+1.6%$19.54 +1.6%$7.08
2009$26.15+1.8%$19.20 +1.8%$6.96
2008$25.87+1.1%$18.99 +1.1%$6.88
2007$25.10+3.1%$18.42 +3.1%$6.68
2006$24.26+3.5%$17.81 +3.5%$6.46
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$28.79 $24.90  $3.89
2014$28.65+.5%$24.70 +.8%$3.95
2013$28.11+1.9%$24.17 +2.2%$3.94
2012$27.58+1.9%$23.68 +2.1%$3.90
2011$27.04+2.0%$23.28 +1.7%$3.76
2010$26.62+1.6%$22.91 +1.6%$3.71
2009$26.15+1.8%$22.52 +1.7%$3.63
2008$25.87+1.1%$22.22 +1.4%$3.65
2007$25.10+3.1%$21.65 +2.6%$3.45
2006$24.26+3.5%$20.96 +3.3%$3.30

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 2015

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Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Hartford 41.45 140
Norwich-New London 36.56 40
Bridgeport-Stamford 34.42 250
Danbury 28.79  
Waterbury 26.54 10
Highest Employment
Bridgeport-Stamford 34.42 250
Hartford 41.45 140
Norwich-New London 36.56 40
Waterbury 26.54 10
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