Writer and Author Salary in Washington
Based on 770+ workers in Washington
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (WA)
$85,700
$41.202/hr
vs National Average
$70,716
+21.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$51K – $129K
770 employed in Washington
Salary Distribution — Writer and Author in Washington
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,600 |
| 25th percentile | $65,330 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $85,700 |
| 75th percentile | $109,000 |
| 90th percentile | $129,480 |
Historical Salary Trend — Writer and Author in Washington vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,300 |
| 2023 | $81,530 |
| 2024 | $86,170 |
| 2025 | $85,700 |
| Year | Washington Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,300 | $62,421 |
| 2023 | $81,530 | $65,436 |
| 2024 | $86,170 | $66,313 |
| 2025 | $85,700 | $70,716 |