Writers and Authors (27-3043) in Eastern Workforce Development Area



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Eastern WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment		60
Mean wage		$36.23
Entry wage		$22.16
10th percentile wage		$18.19
50th percentile wage		$38.43
90th percentile wage		$50.28

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	$38.43		$24.37		$14.06
2017	$38.11	+.8%	$24.17	+.8%	$13.94
2016	$37.23	+2.4%	$23.61	+2.4%	$13.62
2015	$36.64	+1.6%	$23.24	+1.6%	$13.41
2014	$35.94	+2.0%	$22.79	+2.0%	$13.15
2013	$35.27	+1.9%	$22.37	+1.9%	$12.90
2012	$34.60	+1.9%	$21.94	+1.9%	$12.66
2011	$33.92	+2.0%	$21.51	+2.0%	$12.41
2010	$33.40	+1.6%	$21.18	+1.6%	$12.22
2009	$32.81	+1.8%	$20.81	+1.8%	$12.00
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$38.43		$22.17		$16.26
2017	$38.11	+.8%	$21.93	+1.1%	$16.17
2016	$37.23	+2.4%	$21.35	+2.8%	$15.88
2015	$36.64	+1.6%	$20.86	+2.3%	$15.78
2014	$35.94	+2.0%	$20.42	+2.1%	$15.52
2013	$35.27	+1.9%	$19.99	+2.2%	$15.28
2012	$34.60	+1.9%	$19.58	+2.1%	$15.01
2011	$33.92	+2.0%	$19.25	+1.7%	$14.68
2010	$33.40	+1.6%	$18.95	+1.6%	$14.45
2009	$32.81	+1.8%	$18.63	+1.7%	$14.18

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
Eastern	$38.43	60
South Central	$34.59	120
Southwest	$34.53	200
Northwest	$30.08	80

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest	$34.53	200
North Central	$28.90	180
South Central	$34.59	120
Northwest	$30.08	80


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