Writer or Author

Average annual salary for a Writer or Author is $38000 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $101795. The lowest salary reported was $13878. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Median hourly wage for a Writer or Author is $13.95 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $19. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $8.9. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Bonuses for a Writer or Author are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $500 from people with under 1 year of experience.

These are the highest paying states for a Writer or Author. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
California – n/a
Colorado – n/a
Michigan – n/a
Missouri – n/a
New York – $20,347 – $101,211
Ohio – n/a
Texas – $13,200 – $47,500

These are the highest paying cities for a Writer or Author. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
New York, New York –
Austin, Texas –
Denver, Colorado –

This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Writer or Author from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $38000 while in 2007 it was just $35240.54