BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
Writers and Authors in West Virginia earn between $24,340 and $103,380, with a mean of $67,860. The national average for this role is $86,040.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | $67,860 |
| 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. West Virginia. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.