1. Author/Writer
1.1. Median Pay
1.1.1. $55,000-$74,999
1.2. Education Level
1.2.1. Bachelor's Degree
1.3. `Percent of Growth/Decline
1.3.1. 8% (as fast as avg)
1.4. 10 Interesting Facts
1.4.1. Authors don't always write books, some are screenwriters or even work for the government.
1.4.2. Authors don't require any work experience.
1.4.3. Most authors are self employed.
1.4.4. Electronic books will create a rise in freelance writers.
1.4.5. A college degree is usually required for a full-time writer.
1.4.6. Most authors carry jobs on the side, or work part time.
1.4.7. Most authors set their own hours.
1.4.8. Authors work anywhere as long as they have access to a computer.
1.4.9. Most employers look for new employees who can code and can create graphs or charts.
1.4.10. Authors can come from any background as long as they have good writing skills.
1.5. 3-5 Facts Related to State and Area Data
1.5.1. Illinois has about 940-8380 writers and authors
1.5.2. The annual mean wage of authors in Illinois is between $66,390 and $97,970
1.5.3. The hourly mean wage in Chicago is $35.50
1.6. Similar Jobs
1.6.1. Some similar jobs are announcing, editing, and journalism.
2. Historian
2.1. Median Pay
2.1.1. $55,000 to $74,999
2.2. Education Level
2.2.1. Master's Degree
2.3. `Percent of Growth/Decline
2.3.1. 6% (as fast as avg)
2.4. 10 Interesting Facts
2.4.1. Most historians work full time, but some work independently and are able to set their own schedules.
2.4.2. It requires a lot of travel.
2.4.3. Some historians work in the government doing research.
2.4.4. Historians with a degree in their field can also work a teaching job.
2.4.5. Some jobs in this field require a doctorate.
2.4.6. Some fields require an internship.
2.4.7. Usually requires foreign language skills.
2.4.8. Employment growth from 2016-2026 will depend on the amount of funding made available to museums and such.
2.4.9. Most historians don't have to compete for jobs in their fields because their skills apply to many different subjects.
2.4.10. Some historians are able to work in law firms since one of the skills required for historians is research.
2.5. 3-5 Facts Related to State and Area Data
2.5.1. Illinois only houses 70-100 jobs for historians since May of 2016.
2.5.2. The annual mean wage for historians in Illinois circulates around $70,000.
2.5.3. The hourly mean wage is $31.00.
2.6. Similar Jobs
2.6.1. Anthropologists, editors, and geographers to name a few.