Writers and Authors Salary in Washington

Median Salary

$85,700

per year

Hourly Rate

$41.20

per hour

Employment

770

in Washington

vs. National Avg

+11.4%

National: $76,910

📊 Compared to the national median of $76,910, Washington pays 11.4% MORE for Writers and Authors positions.

Purchasing Power

$79,870

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

107.3

7% above national avg

Rent/Income

27%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Washington

10th

$50,600

25th

$65,330

Median

$85,700

75th

$109,000

90th

$129,480

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