Occupation Salary Profile

Writers and Authors

SOC Code: 27-3043

Originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material. Excludes ā€œNews Analysts, Reporters, and Journalistsā€ (27-3023), ā€œPublic Relations Specialistsā€ (27-3031), and ā€œTechnical Writersā€ (27-3042).

National Median (BLS)
$71,290
ā–² +3.39% Nominal +0.13% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$88,026
ā–¼ -11.27% Nominal ā–¼ -13.96% Real
Average Base Salary
$77,600
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
740
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Writers and Authors.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $46,750
25th Percentile $58,420
National Median (50th Percentile) $71,290
75th Percentile $90,820
90th Percentile $116,990
P10: $46,750 P50 (Median): $71,290 P90: $116,990
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 47 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $88,026
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) -11.27%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) -13.96%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $52,000
25th Percentile $60,299
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $88,026
75th Percentile $138,879
90th Percentile $178,920
H-1B P10: $52,000 H-1B P50: $88,026 H-1B P90: $178,920
šŸ’” Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Writers and Authors roles ($88,026) is +23.5% higher than the broader domestic BLS national median ($71,290).