Writers and Authors Salary in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median Salary

$98,730

per year

Hourly Rate

$47.47

per hour

Employment

520

in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

vs. National Avg

+28.4%

National: $76,910

📊 Compared to the national median of $76,910, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA pays 28.4% MORE for Writers and Authors positions.

Purchasing Power

$86,378

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

114.3

14% above national avg

Rent/Income

27%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

10th

$60,540

25th

$79,610

Median

$98,730

75th

$119,030

90th

$136,720

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