Writers and Authors Salary in California

Median Salary

$86,480

per year

Hourly Rate

$41.58

per hour

Employment

8,390

in California

vs. National Avg

+12.4%

National: $76,910

📊 Compared to the national median of $76,910, California pays 12.4% MORE for Writers and Authors positions.

Purchasing Power

$78,121

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

110.7

11% above national avg

Rent/Income

31%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in California

10th

$56,730

25th

$75,530

Median

$86,480

75th

$127,870

90th

$193,080

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).