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Torrington LMA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$40.75
Entry wage$32.83
10th percentile wage$9.55
50th percentile wage$44.61
90th percentile wage$49.50
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$44.61 $18.69  $25.92
2015$43.48+2.6%$18.22 +2.6%$25.26
2014$42.66+1.9%$17.87 +1.9%$24.79
2013$41.85+1.9%$17.53 +1.9%$24.32
2012$41.03+2.0%$17.19 +2.0%$23.84
2011$40.40+1.6%$16.92 +1.6%$23.47
2010$39.69+1.8%$16.63 +1.8%$23.06
2009$39.26+1.1%$16.45 +1.1%$22.81
2008$38.10+3.1%$15.96 +3.1%$22.13
2007$36.82+3.5%$15.43 +3.5%$21.39
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$44.61 $18.42  $26.19
2015$43.48+2.6%$17.90 +2.9%$25.57
2014$42.66+1.9%$17.52 +2.2%$25.14
2013$41.85+1.9%$17.17 +2.1%$24.68
2012$41.03+2.0%$16.87 +1.7%$24.16
2011$40.40+1.6%$16.61 +1.6%$23.79
2010$39.69+1.8%$16.33 +1.7%$23.36
2009$39.26+1.1%$16.11 +1.4%$23.16
2008$38.10+3.1%$15.70 +2.6%$22.40
2007$36.82+3.5%$15.20 +3.3%$21.63
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
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Torrington $44.61  
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