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Danbury LMA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment50
Mean wage$28.28
Entry wage$22.38
10th percentile wage$20.38
50th percentile wage$27.52
90th percentile wage$39.22
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
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$27.52 $20.74  $6.78
2015$26.82+2.6%$20.21 +2.6%$6.61
2014$26.32+1.9%$19.83 +1.9%$6.48
2013$25.82+1.9%$19.46 +1.9%$6.36
2012$25.31+2.0%$19.08 +2.0%$6.24
2011$24.92+1.6%$18.78 +1.6%$6.14
2010$24.48+1.8%$18.45 +1.8%$6.03
2009$24.22+1.1%$18.25 +1.1%$5.97
2008$23.50+3.1%$17.71 +3.1%$5.79
2007$22.71+3.5%$17.12 +3.5%$5.60
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$27.52 $19.47  $8.05
2015$26.82+2.6%$18.93 +2.9%$7.90
2014$26.32+1.9%$18.52 +2.2%$7.80
2013$25.82+1.9%$18.15 +2.1%$7.67
2012$25.31+2.0%$17.84 +1.7%$7.48
2011$24.92+1.6%$17.56 +1.6%$7.37
2010$24.48+1.8%$17.26 +1.7%$7.22
2009$24.22+1.1%$17.03 +1.4%$7.20
2008$23.50+3.1%$16.59 +2.6%$6.91
2007$22.71+3.5%$16.06 +3.3%$6.65
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 2016
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Norwich-NL $37.28 60
Hartford $28.83 170
Danbury $27.52 50
Waterbury $25.73 20
Bridgeport $25.33 170
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Bridgeport $25.33 170
Hartford $28.83 170
Norwich-NL $37.28 60
Danbury $27.52 50
Wages in other areas
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