Writer and Author Salary in South Carolina
Based on 520+ workers in South Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (SC)
$51,920
$24.962/hr
vs National Average
$70,716
-26.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$38K – $91K
520 employed in South Carolina
Salary Distribution — Writer and Author in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,210 |
| 25th percentile | $41,610 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $51,920 |
| 75th percentile | $76,330 |
| 90th percentile | $91,140 |
Historical Salary Trend — Writer and Author in South Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $43,010 |
| 2023 | $45,140 |
| 2024 | $51,850 |
| 2025 | $51,920 |
| Year | South Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $43,010 | $62,421 |
| 2023 | $45,140 | $65,436 |
| 2024 | $51,850 | $66,313 |
| 2025 | $51,920 | $70,716 |