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Writers and Authors
Full writers and authors overview →U.S. mean $86,090 · median $76,910
| State | Rank | Mean | Median | Hourly | Mean vs U.S. | P10–P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | #1 | $128,890 | $129,300 | $62 | +49.7% | $74,990–$172,480 |
| Connecticut | #2 | $110,420 | $98,460 | $53 | +28.3% | $52,250–$153,560 |
| Maryland | #3 | $109,650 | $104,330 | $53 | +27.4% | $59,560–$165,050 |
| California | #4 | $106,560 | $86,480 | $51 | +23.8% | $56,730–$193,080 |