BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
Writers and Authors in North Carolina earn between $42,180 and $117,820, with a mean of $72,340. The national average for this role is $86,040.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | $72,340 |
| National Average | $86,040 |
| District of Columbia | $128,890 |
| Connecticut | $110,420 |
| Maryland | $109,650 |
| California | $106,560 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. North Carolina. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.