Writer and Author Salary in Oregon
Based on 950+ workers in Oregon
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (OR)
$80,540
$38.721/hr
vs National Average
$70,716
+13.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$46K – $158K
950 employed in Oregon
Salary Distribution — Writer and Author in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,180 |
| 25th percentile | $52,620 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $80,540 |
| 75th percentile | $104,010 |
| 90th percentile | $158,190 |
Historical Salary Trend — Writer and Author in Oregon vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $79,850 |
| 2023 | $82,370 |
| 2024 | $77,830 |
| 2025 | $80,540 |
| Year | Oregon Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $79,850 | $62,421 |
| 2023 | $82,370 | $65,436 |
| 2024 | $77,830 | $66,313 |
| 2025 | $80,540 | $70,716 |