Writers and Authors Salary in District of Columbia

Median Salary

$129,300

per year

Hourly Rate

$62.16

per hour

Employment

1,050

in District of Columbia

vs. National Avg

+68.1%

National: $76,910

📊 Compared to the national median of $76,910, District of Columbia pays 68.1% MORE for Writers and Authors positions.

Purchasing Power

$113,123

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

114.3

14% above national avg

Rent/Income

20%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

10th

$74,990

25th

$100,320

Median

$129,300

75th

$158,020

90th

$172,480

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