New Jersey

Writers and Authors Salary in New Jersey

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2024

Mean Annual
$79,770
-2.4% vs national
Hourly Wage
$38.35
 
10th Percentile
$45,790
Entry level
90th Percentile
$119,180
Senior level
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Salary Range

Writers and Authorss in New Jersey earn between $45,790 and $119,180, with a mean of $79,770. The national average for this role is $81,692.

$79,770 mean
10th Percentile$45,79090th Percentile$119,180

How New Jersey Compares

LocationMean Salary
New Jersey$79,770
National Average$81,692
District of Columbia$122,310
Maryland$108,860
New Mexico$99,610
California$96,880
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024. New Jersey. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.