Profession
Writers and Authors
Originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material.
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Salary data
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🇺🇸 United States2023
27-3043SOC 2018 27-3043
GroupAll
Median73,690 USD
Average87,590 USD
Middle 50%52,660 USD - 100,990 USD
Decile range40,900 USD - 148,240 USD
Bottom decile40,900 USD
Top decile148,240 USD
🇺🇸 California2023
27-3043SOC 2018 27-3043
GroupAll
Median94,440 USD
Average108,640 USD
Middle 50%64,710 USD - 133,730 USD
Decile range47,380 USD - 171,490 USD
Bottom decile47,380 USD
Top decile171,490 USD
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2023 National2023 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2023 State2023 - SOC 2018
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🇺🇸 United StatesWriters and Authors