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Norwich-New London Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment40
Mean wage36.56
Entry wage21.26
10th percentile wage14.22
50th percentile wage40.08
90th percentile wage48.19
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$36.56 $26.01  $10.55
2014$36.38+.5%$25.88 +.5%$10.50
2013$35.70+1.9%$25.40 +1.9%$10.30
2012$35.02+1.9%$24.91 +1.9%$10.11
2011$34.34+2.0%$24.43 +2.0%$9.91
2010$33.80+1.6%$24.05 +1.6%$9.75
2009$33.21+1.8%$23.63 +1.8%$9.58
2008$32.86+1.1%$23.38 +1.1%$9.48
2007$31.88+3.1%$22.68 +3.1%$9.20
2006$30.81+3.5%$21.92 +3.5%$8.89
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$36.56 $23.75  $12.81
2014$36.38+.5%$23.56 +.8%$12.83
2013$35.70+1.9%$23.05 +2.2%$12.65
2012$35.02+1.9%$22.59 +2.1%$12.43
2011$34.34+2.0%$22.20 +1.7%$12.14
2010$33.80+1.6%$21.85 +1.6%$11.95
2009$33.21+1.8%$21.48 +1.7%$11.73
2008$32.86+1.1%$21.19 +1.4%$11.66
2007$31.88+3.1%$20.65 +2.6%$11.23
2006$30.81+3.5%$19.99 +3.3%$10.82

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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