Writers and Authors Salary in Massachusetts
Ranked #6 of 43 · MA
9.9% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $94,580 ≈ $45/hr
Median annual salary $85,260
Employment 1,350
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $58,910P25 $67,770 Median $85,260P75 $108,030P90 $138,950
About 80% of writers and authorss in Massachusetts earn between $58,910 and $138,950. 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 Massachusetts is $94,580, about 9.9% above the U.S. average ($86,090). That works out to roughly $45/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $85,260 | $94,580 | 1,130 |
| Worcester, MA | $80,490 | $93,370 | 80 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $65,290 | $75,660 | 50 |