Writer and Author Salary in Rhode Island
Based on 200+ workers in Rhode Island
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (RI)
$59,550
$28.63/hr
vs National Average
$66,313
-10.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$37K – $102K
200 employed in Rhode Island
Salary Distribution — Writer and Author in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,400 |
| 25th percentile | $39,180 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $59,550 |
| 75th percentile | $77,630 |
| 90th percentile | $102,260 |
Historical Salary Trend — Writer and Author in Rhode Island vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $62,710 |
| 2023 | $64,990 |
| 2024 | $59,550 |
| Year | Rhode Island Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $62,710 | $62,421 |
| 2023 | $64,990 | $65,436 |
| 2024 | $59,550 | $66,313 |