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Norwich-New London LMA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment40
Mean wage$33.49
Entry wage$18.09
10th percentile wage$15.70
50th percentile wage$36.99
90th percentile wage$48.42
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
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$36.99 $23.27 $13.72
2017$36.68+.8%$23.08+.8%$13.61
2016$35.83+2.4%$22.54+2.4%$13.29
2015$35.27+1.6%$22.19+1.6%$13.08
2014$34.60+2.0%$21.76+2.0%$12.83
2013$33.95+1.9%$21.36+1.9%$12.59
2012$33.30+1.9%$20.95+1.9%$12.35
2011$32.65+2.0%$20.54+2.0%$12.11
2010$32.14+1.6%$20.22+1.6%$11.92
2009$31.58+1.8%$19.87+1.8%$11.71
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$36.99 $19.74 $17.25
2017$36.68+.8%$19.53+1.1%$17.15
2016$35.83+2.4%$19.01+2.8%$16.83
2015$35.27+1.6%$18.57+2.3%$16.70
2014$34.60+2.0%$18.18+2.1%$16.41
2013$33.95+1.9%$17.80+2.2%$16.15
2012$33.30+1.9%$17.44+2.1%$15.86
2011$32.65+2.0%$17.14+1.7%$15.51
2010$32.14+1.6%$16.87+1.6%$15.28
2009$31.58+1.8%$16.58+1.7%$15.00
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$36.9940
Bridgeport-Stam.$34.52200
New Haven$33.72140
Hartford$30.28200
Danbury$27.9430
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Bridgeport-Stam.$34.52200
Hartford$30.28200
New Haven$33.72140
Norwich-NL$36.9940
Danbury$27.9430
Wages in other areas
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