Writers and Authors Salary in Washington
Writers and Authors in Washington earn a median of $85,700 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $85,700
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 770
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,600; the top 10% earn over $129,480. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
States ranked near Washington
Similar jobs in Washington
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers$85,700 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$54,760 median in Washington
- Public Relations Specialists$87,470 median in Washington
- Editors$77,850 median in Washington
- Talent Directors$81,550 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$44,420 median in Washington
Writers and Authors pay in Washington
How much do writers and authors make in Washington?
The median is $85,700 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,600 and the top 10% earn over $129,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for writers and authors?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 43 (+11% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.