Writers and Authors in California
SOC 27-3043 ยท Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
8,390Jobs in California
$106,560Mean annual wage
4th of 43Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $56,730 | $27.27 |
| 25th percentile | $75,530 | $36.31 |
| Median (50th) | $86,480 | $41.58 |
| 75th percentile | $127,870 | $61.48 |
| 90th percentile | $193,080 | $92.83 |
| Mean | $106,560 | $51.23 |
Across 43 states with a published mean, the highest are District of Columbia (not a state) ($128,890), Connecticut ($110,420), Maryland ($109,650); the lowest are Wyoming ($52,430), Arkansas ($54,190), Kentucky ($55,440). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with California (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 8,390 | $106,560 | $86,480 |
| Arizona | 600 | $63,240 | $55,990 |
| Nevada | 190 | $63,980 | $63,910 |
| Oregon | 950 | $87,800 | $80,540 |