Salary data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Writer & Author salary in New Jersey
$81,590
Median annual
$39.23
Median hourly
$87,170
Mean annual
1,180
Employed
In New Jersey, a typical writer earned $81,590 a year in May 2025 (median), with an average of $87,170. About 1,180 people work in this occupation there.
That is 6% above the national median of $76,910. Compared with all occupations in New Jersey (median $58,570), writers earn 39% more.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $49,770, while the top 10% earned more than $128,820. Many writers are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,770 | $23.93 |
| 25th | $60,610 | $29.14 |
| Median | $81,590 | $39.23 |
| 75th | $103,120 | $49.58 |
| 90th | $128,820 | $61.93 |
Metro areas in New Jersey
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $90,060 | 110 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $60,700 | 50 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.