Writers and Editors Salary in United States (2024)

The average salary for Writers and Editors in the United States is around $87070 per year.

How much do Writers and Editors make in the United States?

In the United States, Writers and Editors earn an average hourly wage of $41.86 and a mean annual wage of $87070.

Mean Hourly Wage

$41.86

Mean Annual Wage

$87070

Writers and Editors earnings by experience

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.

Earnings for Starting level Writers and Editors

10th Percentile Hourly Wage

$19.26

10th Percentile Annual Wage

$40060

Earnings for Junior-level Writers and Editors

25th Percentile Hourly Wage

$25.78

25th Percentile Annual Wage

$53610

Earnings for Mid-level Writers and Editors

Median Hourly Wage

$36.1

Median Annual Wage

$75080

Earnings for Senior-level Writers and Editors

75th Percentile Hourly Wage

$49.55

75th Percentile Annual Wage

$103070

Earnings for Top-level Writers and Editors

90th Percentile Hourly Wage

$67.96

90th Percentile Annual Wage

$141350

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Last updated: May 2023)