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Writers and Authors
Job description
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).
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Entry level hourly / annual
$9.04
$18,804
Typical hourly / annual
$24.49
$50,949
Experienced hourly / annual
$38.33
$79,726
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| Statewide Openings | |
|---|---|
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Annual Openings 80 |
| Total Employed 180 | |
| Projected Growth 0.4% | |
| * Projected through 2030 | |
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| Entry-Level Education | |
|---|---|
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Bachelor's degree |
Certificates & degrees in Idaho for Writers and Authors 2020-2021
The data shown below displays information about how many individuals earned different degrees from each of Idaho’s eight public institutions.
Table Key
Certificate 1 = Cert1
Certificate 2 = Cert2
Associate = Assc
Bachelor's = Bach
Master's = Master
Doctorate or professional = PhD
| Title | Cert1 | Cert2 | Assc | Bach | Master | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication, General | - | - | - | 45 | 5 | - |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | - | 15 | 22 | 261 | 5 | - |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | - | - | - | 11 | - | - |
| Journalism | - | - | 5 | 26 | - | - |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | - | - | - | 13 | - | - |
| Creative Writing | - | - | - | 54 | 13 | - |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 26 | - | - | 29 | 10 | - |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies, Other | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| General Literature | - | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| Business/Corporate Communications, General | - | - | - | 6 | - | - |
| Total (552) | 26 | 15 | 27 | 451 | 33 | - |
Learn more about the data for certificates and degrees earned in Idaho
Page sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics; Idaho Department of Labor; O*Net; Career Information System; America's Job Link Alliance; and Educational Analytics System of Idaho the State Longitudinal Data System
Eligible Training Provider data for Writers and Authors
| Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Title | Average Completion Rate | Average Employment Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0% | 0.0% |
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