Writers and Authors Salary in Massachusetts
Writers and Authors in Massachusetts earn a median of $85,260 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $85,260
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 1,350
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,910; the top 10% earn over $138,950. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
States ranked near Massachusetts
Similar jobs in Massachusetts
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers$85,260 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
- Public Relations Specialists$79,660 median in Massachusetts
- Editors$83,170 median in Massachusetts
- Talent Directors$80,970 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$60,200 median in Massachusetts
- Producers and Directors$80,970 median in Massachusetts
Writers and Authors pay in Massachusetts
How much do writers and authors make in Massachusetts?
The median is $85,260 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,910 and the top 10% earn over $138,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for writers and authors?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 43 (+11% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.