Writers and Authors (27-3043) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		630
Mean wage		$34.11
Entry wage		$19.06
10th percentile wage		$12.33
50th percentile wage		$33.25
90th percentile wage		$49.93

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Publishing Industries (except Internet)	160	25.8%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	90	13.4%
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations	60	9.0%
Educational Services	50	7.7%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries	30	$44.16
Public Administration	10	$37.04
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations	60	$35.98
Management of Companies and Enterprises	20	$35.54

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	$33.25		$25.33		$7.92
2017	$32.97	+.8%	$25.12	+.8%	$7.85
2016	$32.21	+2.4%	$24.54	+2.4%	$7.67
2015	$31.71	+1.6%	$24.15	+1.6%	$7.55
2014	$31.10	+2.0%	$23.69	+2.0%	$7.41
2013	$30.52	+1.9%	$23.25	+1.9%	$7.27
2012	$29.93	+1.9%	$22.80	+1.9%	$7.13
2011	$29.35	+2.0%	$22.36	+2.0%	$6.99
2010	$28.89	+1.6%	$22.01	+1.6%	$6.88
2009	$28.39	+1.8%	$21.63	+1.8%	$6.76
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$33.25		$22.55		$10.70
2017	$32.97	+.8%	$22.31	+1.1%	$10.66
2016	$32.21	+2.4%	$21.71	+2.8%	$10.50
2015	$31.71	+1.6%	$21.22	+2.3%	$10.49
2014	$31.10	+2.0%	$20.77	+2.1%	$10.32
2013	$30.52	+1.9%	$20.33	+2.2%	$10.19
2012	$29.93	+1.9%	$19.92	+2.1%	$10.01
2011	$29.35	+2.0%	$19.58	+1.7%	$9.77
2010	$28.89	+1.6%	$19.27	+1.6%	$9.62
2009	$28.39	+1.8%	$18.95	+1.7%	$9.44

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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