BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
Writers and Authors in Rhode Island earn between $42,060 and $130,000, with a mean of $82,940. The national average for this role is $86,040.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $82,940 |
| 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. Rhode Island. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.