Writer and Author Salary in South Carolina
Based on 470+ workers in South Carolina
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (SC)
$51,850
$24.928/hr
vs National Average
$66,313
-21.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$35K – $94K
470 employed in South Carolina
Salary Distribution — Writer and Author in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,360 |
| 25th percentile | $42,820 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $51,850 |
| 75th percentile | $75,690 |
| 90th percentile | $93,720 |
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 |
| Year | South Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $43,010 | $62,421 |
| 2023 | $45,140 | $65,436 |
| 2024 | $51,850 | $66,313 |