Writer salary in the United States

How much does a Writer make in the United States?

Median base salary

Government data

$76,910

Median $76,910
Low $44,310High $139,870

Based on 47,940 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$44,310
25th percentile
$58,230
75th percentile
$101,950
90th percentile
$139,870

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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