Writer and Author Salary in Rhode Island
Based on 110+ workers in Rhode Island
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (RI)
$70,190
$33.745/hr
vs National Average
$70,716
-0.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$42K – $130K
110 employed in Rhode Island
Salary Distribution — Writer and Author in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42,060 |
| 25th percentile | $56,180 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $70,190 |
| 75th percentile | $84,170 |
| 90th percentile | $130,000 |
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 |
| 2025 | $70,190 |
| Year | Rhode Island Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $62,710 | $62,421 |
| 2023 | $64,990 | $65,436 |
| 2024 | $59,550 | $66,313 |
| 2025 | $70,190 | $70,716 |