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Norwich-New London LMA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$34.18
Entry wage$22.32
10th percentile wage$19.76
50th percentile wage$32.88
90th percentile wage$48.67
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
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$32.88 $23.27 $9.61
2017$32.60+.8%$23.08+.8%$9.53
2016$31.85+2.4%$22.54+2.4%$9.31
2015$31.35+1.6%$22.19+1.6%$9.16
2014$30.75+2.0%$21.76+2.0%$8.99
2013$30.18+1.9%$21.36+1.9%$8.82
2012$29.60+1.9%$20.95+1.9%$8.65
2011$29.02+2.0%$20.54+2.0%$8.48
2010$28.57+1.6%$20.22+1.6%$8.35
2009$28.07+1.8%$19.87+1.8%$8.20
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$32.88 $19.74 $13.14
2017$32.60+.8%$19.53+1.1%$13.07
2016$31.85+2.4%$19.01+2.8%$12.85
2015$31.35+1.6%$18.57+2.3%$12.78
2014$30.75+2.0%$18.18+2.1%$12.57
2013$30.18+1.9%$17.80+2.2%$12.38
2012$29.60+1.9%$17.44+2.1%$12.16
2011$29.02+2.0%$17.14+1.7%$11.89
2010$28.57+1.6%$16.87+1.6%$11.70
2009$28.07+1.8%$16.58+1.7%$11.49
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
Danbury$44.2420
Hartford$38.71210
New Haven$37.8470
Bridgeport-Stam.$34.55250
Norwich-NL$32.88 
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Bridgeport-Stam.$34.55250
Hartford$38.71210
New Haven$37.8470
Danbury$44.2420
Norwich-NL$32.88 
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