Writers and Authors Salary in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median Salary

$87,560

per year

Hourly Rate

$42.10

per hour

Employment

600

in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

vs. National Avg

+13.8%

National: $76,910

📊 Compared to the national median of $76,910, Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA pays 13.8% MORE for Writers and Authors positions.

Purchasing Power

$81,224

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

107.8

8% above national avg

Rent/Income

25%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

10th

$52,620

25th

$61,260

Median

$87,560

75th

$109,260

90th

$159,470

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