Writers and Authors Salary in New Jersey
Writers and Authors in New Jersey earn a median of $81,590 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,590
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 1,180
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,770; the top 10% earn over $128,820. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
States ranked near New Jersey
Similar jobs in New Jersey
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers$81,590 median in New Jersey (broader BLS group)
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$59,830 median in New Jersey
- Public Relations Specialists$80,130 median in New Jersey
- Editors$81,680 median in New Jersey
- Talent Directors$119,840 median in New Jersey (broader BLS group)
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$70,800 median in New Jersey
Writers and Authors pay in New Jersey
How much do writers and authors make in New Jersey?
The median is $81,590 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,770 and the top 10% earn over $128,820. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for writers and authors?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 43 (+6% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.