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



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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment		20
Mean wage		$37.89
Entry wage		$29.32
10th percentile wage		$23.40
50th percentile wage		$37.94
90th percentile wage		$49.20

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	$37.94		$26.63		$11.31
2018	$37.74	+.5%	$26.49	+.5%	$11.25
2017	$36.75	+2.7%	$25.80	+2.7%	$10.96
2016	$35.91	+2.4%	$25.20	+2.4%	$10.70
2015	$35.34	+1.6%	$24.81	+1.6%	$10.54
2014	$34.67	+2.0%	$24.33	+2.0%	$10.33
2013	$34.02	+1.9%	$23.88	+1.9%	$10.14
2012	$33.37	+1.9%	$23.42	+1.9%	$9.95
2011	$32.72	+2.0%	$22.96	+2.0%	$9.75
2010	$32.21	+1.6%	$22.61	+1.6%	$9.60
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$37.94		$23.16		$14.78
2018	$37.74	+.5%	$22.96	+.9%	$14.79
2017	$36.75	+2.7%	$22.26	+3.1%	$14.50
2016	$35.91	+2.4%	$21.66	+2.8%	$14.25
2015	$35.34	+1.6%	$21.17	+2.3%	$14.18
2014	$34.67	+2.0%	$20.72	+2.1%	$13.94
2013	$34.02	+1.9%	$20.28	+2.2%	$13.74
2012	$33.37	+1.9%	$19.87	+2.1%	$13.50
2011	$32.72	+2.0%	$19.53	+1.7%	$13.19
2010	$32.21	+1.6%	$19.22	+1.6%	$12.99

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 2019

Top Areas For This Occupation

Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Eastern	$37.94	20
North Central	$37.39	150
Southwest	$37.38	230
South Central	$35.57	90

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest	$37.38	230
North Central	$37.39	150
South Central	$35.57	90
Northwest	$33.17	60


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