Additional Information
Contact Information
- E-mail: paul.martz@alaska.gov
- Phone: 907.465.6028
- Phone: 907.465.4500
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Writers and Authors (27-3043)
Occupation description: Originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material. Excludes Public Relations Specialists (27-3031) and Technical Writers (27-3042).
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Employment and Job Openings
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| Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 estimate | 2026 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 44 | 42 | -4.5 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| United States | 131,200 | 141,200 | 7.6 | 5,800 | 5,800 | 12,600 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with low employment opportunities. Read more.
2018 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 35.14 | 15.24 | 21.58 | 29.89 | 41.14 | 58.49 |
| Alaska | 30.87 | 20.23 | 23.34 | 30.93 | 37.35 | 42.87 |
| Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 30.10 | 20.75 | 23.93 | 29.48 | 36.12 | 41.54 |
| Balance of State | 31.17 | 19.50 | 22.44 | 32.65 | 37.97 | 43.97 |
Labor Force Indicators
2016 Worker Characteristics
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total workers | Nonresident workers | Percent nonresident | Percent age 45 plus | Percent age 50 plus |
| 48 | 3 | 6.3 | 43.5 | 26.1 |
| 2016 Potential Supply
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|---|---|
| Qualified but working in another occupation | 9 |
| Currently employed in a lower paid occupation | 4 |
| UI claimants previously working in occupation | 3 |
| 2016 ALEXsys Employment Data
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|---|---|
| Number of registrants | 129 |
| Number of job position postings | 1 |
| Ratio of registrants to job position postings | 129.0 |
Typical Entry-level Education, Experience, and/or On-the-job Training
| Education: Bachelor’s degree | Work experience: None | On-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training |
Training Resources
| Degree | |
|---|---|
| Conscious Solutions (Anchorage) | |
| Conflict Prevention and Business Communication | |
| From Propects to Customers - 5 Keys to Accelerate Business Growth | |
| Team Building & Efficiency | |
| Degree | |
|---|---|
| North Star Computing (Fairbanks) | |
| Advanced Business Writing | |
| Degree | |
|---|---|
| Partners for Progress in Delta, Inc (Delta Junction) | |
| Academic Writing About Literature | |
| Academic Writing About Science and Nature | |
| Intro to Academic Writing | |
| Degree | |
|---|---|
| University of Alaska Anchorage (Anchorage) | |
| Creative Writing | MFA |
| Creative Writing & Literary Arts | MFA |
| Journalism & Public Communication | BA |
| Degree | |
|---|---|
| University of Alaska Fairbanks (Fairbanks) | |
| Communication | BA |
| Creative Writing | MA |
| Creative Writing & Literary Arts | MFA |
| Journalism | BA |
| Professional Communication | MA |
| Degree | |
|---|---|
| University of Alaska Southeast, Juneau (Juneau) | |
| Communication | BLA |
