Salary data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Writer & Author salary in Vermont
$94,430
Median annual
$45.40
Median hourly
$96,260
Mean annual
110
Employed
The median annual wage for writers and authors in Vermont was $94,430 in May 2025, with an average of $96,260. About 110 people work in this occupation there.
That is 23% above the national median of $76,910. Compared with all occupations in Vermont (median $56,390), writers earn 67% more. With a location quotient of 1.23, the occupation is more concentrated here than in the US as a whole.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $73,290, while the top 10% earned more than $132,810. Many writers are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,290 | $35.24 |
| 25th | $79,920 | $38.42 |
| Median | $94,430 | $45.40 |
| 75th | $107,590 | $51.72 |
| 90th | $132,810 | $63.85 |
Metro areas in Vermont
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $107,590 | — |
| Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $92,690 | 40 |
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $85,020 | 40 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.