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Eastern WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$38.40
Entry wage$27.97
10th percentile wage$25.98
50th percentile wage$36.74
90th percentile wage$49.84
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Professional and Business Services10%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Professional and Business Services10$44.19
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$36.74 $24.37 $12.37
2017$36.43+.8%$24.17+.8%$12.27
2016$35.59+2.4%$23.61+2.4%$11.98
2015$35.03+1.6%$23.24+1.6%$11.80
2014$34.36+2.0%$22.79+2.0%$11.57
2013$33.72+1.9%$22.37+1.9%$11.35
2012$33.07+1.9%$21.94+1.9%$11.14
2011$32.43+2.0%$21.51+2.0%$10.92
2010$31.93+1.6%$21.18+1.6%$10.75
2009$31.37+1.8%$20.81+1.8%$10.56
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$36.74 $22.17 $14.57
2017$36.43+.8%$21.93+1.1%$14.50
2016$35.59+2.4%$21.35+2.8%$14.25
2015$35.03+1.6%$20.86+2.3%$14.17
2014$34.36+2.0%$20.42+2.1%$13.94
2013$33.72+1.9%$19.99+2.2%$13.73
2012$33.07+1.9%$19.58+2.1%$13.49
2011$32.43+2.0%$19.25+1.7%$13.18
2010$31.93+1.6%$18.95+1.6%$12.98
2009$31.37+1.8%$18.63+1.7%$12.74
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
Northwest$40.5330
North Central$38.57210
South Central$38.4480
Eastern$36.74 
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest$34.65240
North Central$38.57210
South Central$38.4480
Northwest$40.5330
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