Technical Writers (27-3042) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		690
Mean wage		$38.80
Entry wage		$26.45
10th percentile wage		$24.95
50th percentile wage		$36.97
90th percentile wage		$54.57

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Administrative and Support Services	160	23.0%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	150	22.0%
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing	50	6.8%
Publishing Industries (except Internet)	40	5.8%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Management of Companies and Enterprises	20	$43.73
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities	30	$40.24
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	150	$36.89
Administrative and Support Services	160	$36.28

Technical Writers (27-3042)

Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$36.97		$25.33		$11.64
2017	$36.66	+.8%	$25.12	+.8%	$11.54
2016	$35.82	+2.4%	$24.54	+2.4%	$11.28
2015	$35.25	+1.6%	$24.15	+1.6%	$11.10
2014	$34.58	+2.0%	$23.69	+2.0%	$10.89
2013	$33.93	+1.9%	$23.25	+1.9%	$10.68
2012	$33.28	+1.9%	$22.80	+1.9%	$10.48
2011	$32.63	+2.0%	$22.36	+2.0%	$10.27
2010	$32.13	+1.6%	$22.01	+1.6%	$10.12
2009	$31.56	+1.8%	$21.63	+1.8%	$9.94
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$36.97		$22.55		$14.42
2017	$36.66	+.8%	$22.31	+1.1%	$14.35
2016	$35.82	+2.4%	$21.71	+2.8%	$14.10
2015	$35.25	+1.6%	$21.22	+2.3%	$14.03
2014	$34.58	+2.0%	$20.77	+2.1%	$13.80
2013	$33.93	+1.9%	$20.33	+2.2%	$13.60
2012	$33.28	+1.9%	$19.92	+2.1%	$13.36
2011	$32.63	+2.0%	$19.58	+1.7%	$13.06
2010	$32.13	+1.6%	$19.27	+1.6%	$12.86
2009	$31.56	+1.8%	$18.95	+1.7%	$12.62

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

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.


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