Writers and Authors pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for writers and authors is $41.20 an hour ($85,700 a year). About 770 people work in this job there.
That is 11% higher than the U.S. median ($76,910). Washington ranks 7th of 43 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for writers and authors in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.33 | $50,600 |
| 25% of workers | $31.41 | $65,330 |
| Half of workers (median) | $41.20 | $85,700 |
| 75% of workers | $52.40 | $109,000 |
| 90% of workers | $62.25 | $129,480 |
Writers and Authors pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $98,730 | 520 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $62,060 | 60 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for writers and authors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- 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 Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $87,470 |
| Editors | $77,850 |
| Technical Writers | $104,070 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $61,750 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $54,760 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $44,420 |
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