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Norwich-New London LMA (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employment60
Mean wage$35.11
Entry wage$19.29
10th percentile wage$12.64
50th percentile wage$37.42
90th percentile wage$49.30
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).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$37.42 $23.55  $13.87
2016$36.54+2.4%$23.00 +2.4%$13.55
2015$35.84+2.0%$22.56 +2.0%$13.29
2014$35.17+1.9%$22.14 +1.9%$13.04
2013$34.50+1.9%$21.71 +1.9%$12.79
2012$33.83+2.0%$21.29 +2.0%$12.54
2011$33.30+1.6%$20.96 +1.6%$12.34
2010$32.72+1.8%$20.59 +1.8%$12.13
2009$32.37+1.1%$20.37 +1.1%$12.00
2008$31.41+3.1%$19.77 +3.1%$11.64
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$37.42 $19.25  $18.17
2016$36.54+2.4%$18.63 +3.3%$17.91
2015$35.84+2.0%$18.24 +2.1%$17.60
2014$35.17+1.9%$17.85 +2.2%$17.32
2013$34.50+1.9%$17.49 +2.1%$17.01
2012$33.83+2.0%$17.19 +1.7%$16.64
2011$33.30+1.6%$16.92 +1.6%$16.38
2010$32.72+1.8%$16.64 +1.7%$16.08
2009$32.37+1.1%$16.41 +1.4%$15.96
2008$31.41+3.1%$15.99 +2.6%$15.41
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 2017
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Norwich-New London$37.4260
New Haven$33.39130
Bridgeport-Stamford$32.55160
Hartford$30.29200
Waterbury $23.4210
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford$30.29200
Bridgeport-Stamford$32.55160
New Haven$33.39130
Norwich-New London$37.4260
Waterbury $23.4210
Wages in other areas
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