Writers and Authors Salary in New Jersey
Ranked #11 of 43 · NJ
1.3% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $87,170 ≈ $42/hr
Median annual salary $81,590
Employment 1,180
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $49,770P25 $60,610 Median $81,590P75 $103,120P90 $128,820
About 80% of writers and authorss in New Jersey earn between $49,770 and $128,820. 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 New Jersey is $87,170, about 1.3% above the U.S. average ($86,090). That works out to roughly $42/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Jersey
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $90,060 | $84,730 | 110 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $60,700 | $63,280 | 50 |