Writer and Author Salary in North Carolina
Based on 2K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$63,660
$30.606/hr
vs National Average
$70,716
-10.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$42K – $118K
2K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Writer and Author in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42,180 |
| 25th percentile | $47,940 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $63,660 |
| 75th percentile | $83,360 |
| 90th percentile | $117,820 |
Historical Salary Trend — Writer and Author in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $65,000 |
| 2023 | $64,520 |
| 2024 | $63,720 |
| 2025 | $63,660 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $65,000 | $62,421 |
| 2023 | $64,520 | $65,436 |
| 2024 | $63,720 | $66,313 |
| 2025 | $63,660 | $70,716 |