Writers and Authors (27-3043) in North Central Workforce Development Area



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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		180
Mean wage		$29.83
Entry wage		$11.23
10th percentile wage		$10.51
50th percentile wage		$29.24
90th percentile wage		$51.48

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Information	50	27.1%
Education and Health Services	30	17.4%
Professional and Business Services	20	13.8%
Other Services	10	5.7%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Professional and Business Services	20	42.95
Other Services	10	31.16
Education and Health Services	30	30.88
Information	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).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$29.24		$26.39		$2.85
2016	$28.56	+2.4%	$25.77	+2.4%	$2.78
2015	$28.01	+2.0%	$25.28	+2.0%	$2.73
2014	$27.48	+1.9%	$24.80	+1.9%	$2.68
2013	$26.96	+1.9%	$24.33	+1.9%	$2.63
2012	$26.43	+2.0%	$23.86	+2.0%	$2.58
2011	$26.02	+1.6%	$23.49	+1.6%	$2.54
2010	$25.57	+1.8%	$23.08	+1.8%	$2.49
2009	$25.29	+1.1%	$22.83	+1.1%	$2.47
2008	$24.54	+3.1%	$22.15	+3.1%	$2.39
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$29.24		$22.43		$6.81
2016	$28.56	+2.4%	$21.71	+3.3%	$6.84
2015	$28.01	+2.0%	$21.26	+2.1%	$6.75
2014	$27.48	+1.9%	$20.80	+2.2%	$6.68
2013	$26.96	+1.9%	$20.38	+2.1%	$6.57
2012	$26.43	+2.0%	$20.03	+1.7%	$6.40
2011	$26.02	+1.6%	$19.72	+1.6%	$6.30
2010	$25.57	+1.8%	$19.39	+1.7%	$6.18
2009	$25.29	+1.1%	$19.13	+1.4%	$6.17
2008	$24.54	+3.1%	$18.64	+2.6%	$5.91

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
Eastern	$37.83	80
South Central	$34.04	110
Southwest	$32.55	160
North Central	$29.24	180
Northwest	$28.31	80

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central	$29.24	180
Southwest	$32.55	160
South Central	$34.04	110
Eastern	$37.83	80
Northwest	$28.31	80


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