Writers and Authors Salary in Washington
Ranked #7 of 43 · WA
5.4% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $90,740 ≈ $44/hr
Median annual salary $85,700
Employment 770
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $50,600P25 $65,330 Median $85,700P75 $109,000P90 $129,480
About 80% of writers and authorss in Washington earn between $50,600 and $129,480. 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 Washington is $90,740, about 5.4% above the U.S. average ($86,090). That works out to roughly $44/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Washington
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $98,730 | $98,430 | 520 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $62,060 | $65,180 | 60 |