Writer and Author Salary in New Jersey
Based on 2K+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$75,640
$36.365/hr
vs National Average
$66,313
+14.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$46K – $119K
2K employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Writer and Author in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,790 |
| 25th percentile | $53,990 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $75,640 |
| 75th percentile | $96,160 |
| 90th percentile | $119,180 |
Historical Salary Trend — Writer and Author in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $72,850 |
| 2023 | $76,020 |
| 2024 | $75,640 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $72,850 | $62,421 |
| 2023 | $76,020 | $65,436 |
| 2024 | $75,640 | $66,313 |