Writer and Author Salary in New Jersey
Based on 1K+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$81,590
$39.226/hr
vs National Average
$70,716
+15.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$50K – $129K
1K employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Writer and Author in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,770 |
| 25th percentile | $60,610 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $81,590 |
| 75th percentile | $103,120 |
| 90th percentile | $128,820 |
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 |
| 2025 | $81,590 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $72,850 | $62,421 |
| 2023 | $76,020 | $65,436 |
| 2024 | $75,640 | $66,313 |
| 2025 | $81,590 | $70,716 |