Writer and Author Salary in District of Columbia
Based on 1K+ workers in District of Columbia
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (DC)
$121,160
$58.25/hr
vs National Average
$66,313
+82.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$64K – $177K
1K employed in District of Columbia
Salary Distribution — Writer and Author in District of Columbia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $63,790 |
| 25th percentile | $80,060 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $121,160 |
| 75th percentile | $153,340 |
| 90th percentile | $176,550 |
Historical Salary Trend — Writer and Author in District of Columbia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $89,810 |
| 2023 | $94,290 |
| 2024 | $121,160 |
| Year | District of Columbia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $89,810 | $62,421 |
| 2023 | $94,290 | $65,436 |
| 2024 | $121,160 | $66,313 |