Occupation ยท SOC 27-3043
Writers and Authors: can it be done remotely?
Also searched as: remote writing
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of writers and authors can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 47,800 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $72,270 ($34.75 an hour).
US employment
47,800
Median annual wage
$72,270
Mean annual wage
$85,780
Median hourly wage
$34.75
Education and training
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Long-term on-the-job training
Job zone
4
Considerable preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- District of Columbia$121,160
- Maryland$107,540
- Washington$86,170
- Vermont$86,040
- Virginia$80,990
Top 5 after cost of living
- District of Columbia$110,240
- Maryland$102,460
- Vermont$87,830
- Washington$80,520
- Louisiana$80,280
Step up: related remote jobs that pay more
| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Editors | $75,260 | $2,990 (+4.1%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $76,950 | $4,680 (+6.5%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Technical Writers | $91,670 | $19,400 (+26.8%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $126,960 | $54,690 (+75.7%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Art Directors | $111,040 | $38,770 (+53.6%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,270 | $6,000 (+8.3%) | 5 | Doctoral or professional degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. California8,950
- 2. New York5,980
- 3. Florida2,440
- 4. North Carolina2,170
- 5. Texas2,100
- 6. Illinois2,010
- 7. Virginia1,630
- 8. New Jersey1,610
- 9. Colorado1,540
- 10. Pennsylvania1,360
States that pay the most
- 1. District of Columbia$121,160
- 2. Maryland$107,540
- 3. Washington$86,170
- 4. Vermont$86,040
- 5. Virginia$80,990
- 6. Connecticut$80,950
- 7. California$80,470
- 8. Massachusetts$78,440
- 9. Oregon$77,830
- 10. New Jersey$75,640
Median annual wage. Based on 50 states and territories with published figures.
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