Writer and Author Salary in Massachusetts
Based on 1K+ workers in Massachusetts
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (MA)
$78,440
$37.712/hr
vs National Average
$66,313
+18.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$49K – $137K
1K employed in Massachusetts
Salary Distribution — Writer and Author in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,810 |
| 25th percentile | $63,000 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $78,440 |
| 75th percentile | $102,370 |
| 90th percentile | $137,130 |
Historical Salary Trend — Writer and Author in Massachusetts vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $83,590 |
| 2023 | $75,140 |
| 2024 | $78,440 |
| Year | Massachusetts Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $83,590 | $62,421 |
| 2023 | $75,140 | $65,436 |
| 2024 | $78,440 | $66,313 |