Writers and Authors (27-3043) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2022)
All Industry
Estimated Employment		770
Mean wage		$42.93
Entry wage		$25.65
10th percentile wage		$23.53
50th percentile wage		$34.49
90th percentile wage		$65.54

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	190	25.0%
Social Assistance	120	15.9%
Educational Services	50	6.8%
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries	50	6.7%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities	20	$49.05
Management of Companies and Enterprises	20	$47.37
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries	50	$45.44
Public Administration	10	$45.36

Writers and Authors (27-3043)

Originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material. Excludes News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists (27-3023), Public Relations Specialists (27-3031), and Technical Writers (27-3042).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$34.49		$31.03		$3.46
2021	$33.29	+3.6%	$29.95	+3.6%	$3.34
2020	$32.42	+2.7%	$29.17	+2.7%	$3.25
2019	$31.76	+2.1%	$28.58	+2.1%	$3.19
2018	$31.04	+2.3%	$27.92	+2.3%	$3.11
2017	$30.38	+2.2%	$27.33	+2.2%	$3.05
2016	$29.74	+2.1%	$26.76	+2.1%	$2.98
2015	$29.18	+1.9%	$26.25	+1.9%	$2.93
2014	$28.59	+2.1%	$25.72	+2.1%	$2.87
2013	$28.08	+1.8%	$25.26	+1.8%	$2.82
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$34.49		$24.37		$10.12
2021	$33.29	+3.6%	$23.42	+4.0%	$9.87
2020	$32.42	+2.7%	$22.62	+3.5%	$9.80
2019	$31.76	+2.1%	$21.98	+2.9%	$9.79
2018	$31.04	+2.3%	$21.34	+3.0%	$9.70
2017	$30.38	+2.2%	$20.73	+2.9%	$9.65
2016	$29.74	+2.1%	$20.24	+2.4%	$9.50
2015	$29.18	+1.9%	$19.73	+2.6%	$9.45
2014	$28.59	+2.1%	$19.31	+2.2%	$9.28
2013	$28.08	+1.8%	$18.96	+1.9%	$9.12

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2022

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.


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