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Norwich-New London LMA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment60
Mean wage$33.77
Entry wage$17.29
10th percentile wage$11.82
50th percentile wage$37.28
90th percentile wage$47.72
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$37.28 $21.93  $15.35
2015$36.33+2.6%$21.37 +2.6%$14.96
2014$35.65+1.9%$20.97 +1.9%$14.68
2013$34.97+1.9%$20.57 +1.9%$14.40
2012$34.29+2.0%$20.17 +2.0%$14.12
2011$33.76+1.6%$19.86 +1.6%$13.90
2010$33.17+1.8%$19.51 +1.8%$13.66
2009$32.81+1.1%$19.30 +1.1%$13.51
2008$31.84+3.1%$18.73 +3.1%$13.11
2007$30.77+3.5%$18.10 +3.5%$12.67
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$37.28 $18.90  $18.38
2015$36.33+2.6%$18.37 +2.9%$17.96
2014$35.65+1.9%$17.98 +2.2%$17.67
2013$34.97+1.9%$17.62 +2.1%$17.36
2012$34.29+2.0%$17.31 +1.7%$16.98
2011$33.76+1.6%$17.04 +1.6%$16.72
2010$33.17+1.8%$16.75 +1.7%$16.41
2009$32.81+1.1%$16.53 +1.4%$16.28
2008$31.84+3.1%$16.11 +2.6%$15.73
2007$30.77+3.5%$15.59 +3.3%$15.18
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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