Writers and Author Career

Job Description: Originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material.


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Writers and Author Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$71,920

Median Hourly Wage

$34.58*

Total Employed Nationally

44,690


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.