Writer and Author Salary in Washington
Based on 900+ workers in Washington
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (WA)
$86,170
$41.428/hr
vs National Average
$66,313
+29.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$51K – $130K
900 employed in Washington
Salary Distribution — Writer and Author in Washington
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $51,050 |
| 25th percentile | $67,300 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $86,170 |
| 75th percentile | $108,330 |
| 90th percentile | $129,990 |
Historical Salary Trend — Writer and Author in Washington vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,300 |
| 2023 | $81,530 |
| 2024 | $86,170 |
| Year | Washington Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,300 | $62,421 |
| 2023 | $81,530 | $65,436 |
| 2024 | $86,170 | $66,313 |