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Writers and Authors Salary in Charlottesville, VA (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 70 employed

Annual Mean
$80,940
$38.92/hr
Annual Median
$76,990
$37.01/hr
Bottom 10%
$45,040
$21.65/hr
Top 10%
$112,400
$54.04/hr
Location vs National Average
Charlottesville, VA
$80,940
Difference
-6.0% vs US avg
US National
$86,090

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$45,040
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$61,060
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$76,990
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$96,840
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$112,400

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$45K

25th

$61K

Median

$77K

75th

$97K

90th

$112K

Charlottesville, VA has a relatively small Writers and Authors workforce (approximately 70 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.

In Charlottesville, VA, Writers and Authors salaries range from $45,040 at the 10th percentile to $112,400 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $67,360 (87% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.