Writers and Authors (27-3043) in Waterbury Labor Market Area



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Waterbury LMA (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		10
Mean wage		$27.27
Entry wage		$18.00
10th percentile wage		$16.55
50th percentile wage		$23.42
90th percentile wage		$48.80

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
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$23.42		$20.12		$3.30
2016	$22.87	+2.4%	$19.65	+2.4%	$3.22
2015	$22.43	+2.0%	$19.27	+2.0%	$3.16
2014	$22.01	+1.9%	$18.91	+1.9%	$3.10
2013	$21.59	+1.9%	$18.55	+1.9%	$3.04
2012	$21.17	+2.0%	$18.19	+2.0%	$2.98
2011	$20.84	+1.6%	$17.91	+1.6%	$2.94
2010	$20.48	+1.8%	$17.59	+1.8%	$2.89
2009	$20.26	+1.1%	$17.40	+1.1%	$2.85
2008	$19.66	+3.1%	$16.89	+3.1%	$2.77
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$23.42		$18.48		$4.94
2016	$22.87	+2.4%	$17.89	+3.3%	$4.98
2015	$22.43	+2.0%	$17.51	+2.1%	$4.92
2014	$22.01	+1.9%	$17.14	+2.2%	$4.87
2013	$21.59	+1.9%	$16.79	+2.1%	$4.80
2012	$21.17	+2.0%	$16.51	+1.7%	$4.67
2011	$20.84	+1.6%	$16.25	+1.6%	$4.60
2010	$20.48	+1.8%	$15.97	+1.7%	$4.51
2009	$20.26	+1.1%	$15.76	+1.4%	$4.50
2008	$19.66	+3.1%	$15.35	+2.6%	$4.30

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	$37.42	60
New Haven	$33.39	130
Bridgeport-Stamford	$32.55	160
Hartford	$30.29	200
Waterbury	$23.42	10

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford	$30.29	200
Bridgeport-Stamford	$32.55	160
New Haven	$33.39	130
Norwich-New London	$37.42	60
Waterbury	$23.42	10


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