Writers and Authors Salary in North Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • North Carolina
Writers and Authors in North Carolina earn a median salary of $58,251 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -19.4% vs the national median of $72,270. An estimated 1,810 writers and authors are employed across North Carolina, with salaries ranging from $33,110 to $76,680 depending on location.
$58,251
Avg median salary in North Carolina
$76,680
Highest paying metro
$33,110
Lowest paying metro
1,810
Employed in North Carolina
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Writers and Authors salaries by city in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham, NC | $76,680 | $64,560 | $94,000 | 200 |
| Raleigh, NC | $74,820 | $59,670 | $82,990 | 570 |
| Wilmington, NC | $70,700 | $59,990 | $79,260 | 100 |
| Winston, NC | $70,480 | $51,910 | $77,600 | 90 |
| Greensboro, NC | $65,280 | $51,970 | $93,400 | 80 |
| Charlotte, NC-SC | $59,990 | $50,980 | $73,800 | 490 |
| Asheville, NC | $58,850 | $43,990 | $64,220 | 50 |
| Eastern North Carolina | $49,890 | $39,710 | $72,090 | 50 |
| Central North Carolina | $45,380 | $36,650 | $91,070 | 30 |
| Western North Carolina | $35,580 | $32,570 | $59,870 | 100 |
| Hickory, NC | $33,110 | $33,110 | $48,250 | 50 |