Writers and Authors Salary in Illinois
Ranked #19 of 43 · IL
10.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $77,240 ≈ $37/hr
Median annual salary $68,220
Employment 2,640
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $41,830P25 $43,440 Median $68,220P75 $97,280P90 $134,400
About 80% of writers and authorss in Illinois earn between $41,830 and $134,400. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean writers and authors salary in Illinois is $77,240, about 10.3% below the U.S. average ($86,090). That works out to roughly $37/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $75,940 | $80,510 | 2,120 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $52,000 | $53,690 | 30 |