Writers and Authors Salary in Oregon
Ranked #10 of 43 · OR
2% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $87,800 ≈ $42/hr
Median annual salary $80,540
Employment 950
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $46,180P25 $52,620 Median $80,540P75 $104,010P90 $158,190
About 80% of writers and authorss in Oregon earn between $46,180 and $158,190. 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 Oregon is $87,800, about 2% above the U.S. average ($86,090). That works out to roughly $42/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Oregon
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $87,560 | $94,070 | 600 |
| Medford, OR | $66,690 | $82,240 | 40 |
| Bend, OR | $55,930 | $75,820 | 50 |