Writers and Authors Salary in Oregon
Writers and Authors in Oregon earn a median of $80,540 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,540
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 950
Pay range in Oregon
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,180; the top 10% earn over $158,190. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
States ranked near Oregon
Similar jobs in Oregon
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers$80,540 median in Oregon (broader BLS group)
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$49,200 median in Oregon
- Public Relations Specialists$74,900 median in Oregon
- Editors$71,540 median in Oregon
- Talent Directors$87,460 median in Oregon (broader BLS group)
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$46,190 median in Oregon
Writers and Authors pay in Oregon
How much do writers and authors make in Oregon?
The median is $80,540 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,180 and the top 10% earn over $158,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Oregon a good state for writers and authors?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 43 (+5% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.