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



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Danbury LMA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment		30
Mean wage		$28.26
Entry wage		$20.11
10th percentile wage		$18.28
50th percentile wage		$27.94
90th percentile wage		$39.10

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	$27.94		$23.30		$4.64
2017	$27.71	+.8%	$23.10	+.8%	$4.60
2016	$27.07	+2.4%	$22.57	+2.4%	$4.50
2015	$26.64	+1.6%	$22.22	+1.6%	$4.42
2014	$26.13	+2.0%	$21.79	+2.0%	$4.34
2013	$25.64	+1.9%	$21.38	+1.9%	$4.26
2012	$25.15	+1.9%	$20.98	+1.9%	$4.18
2011	$24.66	+2.0%	$20.57	+2.0%	$4.10
2010	$24.28	+1.6%	$20.25	+1.6%	$4.03
2009	$23.85	+1.8%	$19.89	+1.8%	$3.96
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$27.94		$20.85		$7.09
2017	$27.71	+.8%	$20.63	+1.1%	$7.08
2016	$27.07	+2.4%	$20.08	+2.8%	$6.99
2015	$26.64	+1.6%	$19.62	+2.3%	$7.02
2014	$26.13	+2.0%	$19.21	+2.1%	$6.92
2013	$25.64	+1.9%	$18.80	+2.2%	$6.85
2012	$25.15	+1.9%	$18.42	+2.1%	$6.73
2011	$24.66	+2.0%	$18.10	+1.7%	$6.56
2010	$24.28	+1.6%	$17.82	+1.6%	$6.46
2009	$23.85	+1.8%	$17.52	+1.7%	$6.34

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 2018

Top Areas For This Occupation

Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Norwich-NL	$36.99	40
Bridgeport-Stam.	$34.52	200
New Haven	$33.72	140
Hartford	$30.28	200
Danbury	$27.94	30

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Bridgeport-Stam.	$34.52	200
Hartford	$30.28	200
New Haven	$33.72	140
Norwich-NL	$36.99	40
Danbury	$27.94	30


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