Summary Report for:
27-3043.00 - Writers and Authors
Originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material.
This title represents a group of more specific occupations. For additional information, please select one of the specific occupations below.
Wages & Employment | Additional Information
Wages & Employment Trends
National
| Median wages (2010) | $26.64 hourly, $55,420 annual |
| Employment (2008) | 152,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2008-2018) | 
Faster than average (14% to 19%)
|
| Projected job openings (2008-2018) | 54,200 |
| Top industries (2008) |
State & National
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data
and 2008-2018 employment projections
.
"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Sources of Additional Information
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- Authors, writers, and editors
. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition.