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Writers and Authors Salary in Richmond, VA (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 230 employed

Annual Mean
$71,390
$34.32/hr
Annual Median
$74,300
$35.72/hr
Bottom 10%
$44,190
$21.25/hr
Top 10%
$97,450
$46.85/hr
Location vs National Average
Richmond, VA
$71,390
Difference
-17.1% vs US avg
US National
$86,090

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$44,190
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$44,190
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$74,300
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$91,250
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$97,450

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$44K

25th

$44K

Median

$74K

75th

$91K

90th

$97K

Richmond, VA has a relatively small Writers and Authors workforce (approximately 230 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.

In Richmond, VA, Writers and Authors salaries range from $44,190 at the 10th percentile to $97,450 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $53,260 (72% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.

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