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Updated: 16 May 2013
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Writer 2013 Total Pay (?
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$24,965 - $88,656
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MEDIAN: $43,751
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Salary$29,829 - $80,342  
   
Bonus$0.00 - $4,818  
Profit Sharing$800 - $4,913  
Total Pay (?
XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).
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$24,965 - $88,656  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 16 May 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 288

Writer Tasks

  • Revise written material to meet personal standards and to satisfy needs of clients, directors, or company.
  • Confer with management to discuss changes or revisions to written material.
  • Create and develop editorial written works, such as newsletters and company magazine articles for external and internal communications.
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Companies and Industries for Writer Salaries

Popular Industries

Salary Range

Software Development$30,083 - $94,157
College or University$29,157 - $84,590
Education$29,064 - $85,142
Marketing, Advertising, and Media Management$27,747 - $74,566
Internet Publishing$28,790 - $77,573
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Key Statistics for Writer Salaries and Jobs

Female
68%
female alumni
 
Male
32%
male alumni
Salary:$34,232 - $54,998 $35,235 - $61,109
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
6%
1-4 years
41%
5-9 years
23%
10-19 years
19%
20 years or more
12%
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 60% dental benefits Dental: 49%
vision benefits Vision: 36% employee benefits None: 39%

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Career Path for Writer Jobs

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Common Future Jobs

Writer

Salary Range

$24,965 - $88,656
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Freelance Writer
$20,522 - $119,863
Administrative Assistant
$21,338 - $43,667
Marketing Manager
$36,126 - $101,166
 
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Writer

Salary Range

$24,965 - $88,656
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Copywriter
$27,250 - $75,483
Managing Editor
$30,773 - $87,841
Technical Writer
$34,104 - $84,838
 

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