Writers and Authors pay in Oregon
In Oregon, the median pay for writers and authors is $38.72 an hour ($80,540 a year). About 950 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($76,910). Oregon ranks 11th of 43 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for writers and authors in Oregon
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.20 | $46,180 |
| 25% of workers | $25.30 | $52,620 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.72 | $80,540 |
| 75% of workers | $50.00 | $104,010 |
| 90% of workers | $76.05 | $158,190 |
Writers and Authors pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $87,560 | 600 |
| Medford | $66,690 | 40 |
| Bend | $55,930 | 50 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for writers and authors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -0.3% over ten years, little or no change · about 11,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Oregon
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $74,900 |
| Editors | $71,540 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $66,300 |
| Technical Writers | $84,000 |
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