Writers and Authors Salary in New Jersey

Median Salary

$81,590

per year

Hourly Rate

$39.23

per hour

Employment

1,180

in New Jersey

vs. National Avg

+6.1%

National: $76,910

📊 Compared to the national median of $76,910, New Jersey pays 6.1% MORE for Writers and Authors positions.

Purchasing Power

$74,991

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

108.8

9% above national avg

Rent/Income

26%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in New Jersey

10th

$49,770

25th

$60,610

Median

$81,590

75th

$103,120

90th

$128,820

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