Writers and Authors Salary in West Virginia

Ranked #27 of 43 · WV

21.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $67,860 ≈ $33/hr
Median annual salary $64,410
Employment 110

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $24,340P25 $47,530 Median $64,410P75 $72,340P90 $103,380

About 80% of writers and authorss in West Virginia earn between $24,340 and $103,380. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

West Virginia
$67,860
U.S. average
$86,090

The mean writers and authors salary in West Virginia is $67,860, about 21.2% below the U.S. average ($86,090). That works out to roughly $33/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in West Virginia

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Charleston, WV $72,340 $68,970 30

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