Average salary, compensation, and wages for Writers and editors in the United StatesMedian annual earnings for salaried writers and authors were $42,790 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $29,150 and $58,930. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $21,320, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $85,140. Median annual earnings were $54,520 in advertising and related services and $33,550 in newspaper, periodical, book, and directory publishers. Median annual earnings for salaried editors were $41,170 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $30,770 and $56,360. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $24,010, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $76,620. Median annual earnings in newspaper, periodical, book, and directory publishers were $40,280. Median annual earnings for salaried technical writers were $50,580 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $39,100 and $64,750. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $30,270, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $80,900. Median annual earnings in computer systems design and related services were $51,730. According to the Society for Technical Communication, the median annual salary for entry level technical writers was $41,000 in 2002. The median annual salary for mid-level non-supervisory technical writers was $49,900 and for senior-level non-supervisory technical writers, $66,000. More information on Writers and editors from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Writers and editors occupation Number of Writers and editors in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Writers and editors Working conditions for Writers and editors Significant points for Writers and editors Training requirements for Writers and editors Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |