Writers and Authors Salary in South Carolina
Ranked #37 of 43 · SC
32.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $58,440 ≈ $28/hr
Median annual salary $51,920
Employment 520
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $38,210P25 $41,610 Median $51,920P75 $76,330P90 $91,140
About 80% of writers and authorss in South Carolina earn between $38,210 and $91,140. 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 South Carolina is $58,440, about 32.1% below the U.S. average ($86,090). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $78,000 | $67,880 | 130 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $49,980 | $56,850 | 130 |
| Columbia, SC | $41,600 | $48,520 | — |