The average salary for Writers and Editors in the United States is around $87070 per year.
In the United States, Writers and Editors earn an average hourly wage of $41.86 and a mean annual wage of $87070.
$41.86
$87070
For Writers and Editors positions in the United States, hourly wages vary widely. The 10th percentile earns approximately $19.26 per hour, while those at the 25th percentile earn about $25.78 per hour. The median hourly wage stands at $36.1, and at the 75th percentile, it increases to $49.55. The top earners, at the 90th percentile, command an impressive $67.96 hourly.
When considering annual wages for Writers and Editors roles, the distribution remains diverse. At the 10th percentile, workers earn around $40060 annually, while those at the 25th percentile make about $53610 annually. The median annual wage, however, is $75080. For the 75th percentile, the figure rises to $103070, and at the 90th percentile, it peaks at $141350 per year.
$19.26
$40060
$25.78
$53610
$36.1
$75080
$49.55
$103070
$67.96
$141350
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Last updated: May 2023)