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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 40 | 38 | -5.0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| United States | 123,200 | 123,000 | 0.0 | 5,200 | 7,600 | 12,800 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with low employment opportunities. Read more.
2019 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 35.51 | 16.18 | 22.42 | 30.39 | 41.88 | 58.87 |
| Alaska | 31.55 | 19.48 | 22.00 | 32.39 | 40.25 | 46.51 |
| Balance of State | 29.89 | 18.00 | 21.55 | 29.51 | 37.98 | 42.18 |
