Writer and Author Salary in North Carolina
Based on 2K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$63,720
$30.635/hr
vs National Average
$66,313
-3.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$36K – $101K
2K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Writer and Author in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,580 |
| 25th percentile | $49,920 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $63,720 |
| 75th percentile | $78,250 |
| 90th percentile | $101,160 |
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 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $65,000 | $62,421 |
| 2023 | $64,520 | $65,436 |
| 2024 | $63,720 | $66,313 |