Writers and Editors Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for writers and editorss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $90,730 ≈ $44/hr
National median salary $79,680
Total employment 185,130 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do writers and editors make in the U.S.?
The median writers and editors salary in the United States is $79,680 per year (mean $90,730), and about 80% earn between $45,590 and $146,300.
How much do writers and editors make per hour?
Roughly $44 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $90,730 and 2,080 work hours per year.