Writer and Author Salary in California
Based on 9K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$80,470
$38.688/hr
vs National Average
$66,313
+21.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$46K – $163K
9K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Writer and Author in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,880 |
| 25th percentile | $58,170 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $80,470 |
| 75th percentile | $111,610 |
| 90th percentile | $163,180 |
Historical Salary Trend — Writer and Author in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $106,030 |
| 2023 | $94,440 |
| 2024 | $80,470 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $106,030 | $62,421 |
| 2023 | $94,440 | $65,436 |
| 2024 | $80,470 | $66,313 |