Writers and Authors Salary in Illinois
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Illinois
$66,180
National Median
$72,270
Employment
2,010
Entry Level (10th)
$36,950
Top Earners (90th)
$121,080
How Illinois Compares
Illinois pays $6,090 less than the national median for writers and authorss.
There are 0.332 writers and authors jobs per 1,000 workers in Illinois (location quotient: 1.07).
Other States for Writers and Authors
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $121,160 | 1,240 |
| Maryland | $107,540 | 620 |
| Washington | $86,170 | 900 |
| Vermont | $86,040 | 60 |
| Virginia | $80,990 | 1,630 |
| Connecticut | $80,950 | 640 |
| California | $80,470 | 8,950 |
| Massachusetts | $78,440 | 1,260 |
| Oregon | $77,830 | 850 |
| New Jersey | $75,640 | 1,610 |
| New Mexico | $73,790 | 60 |
| Texas | $71,650 | 2,100 |
| Louisiana | $70,810 | 380 |
| Ohio | $67,580 | 960 |
| West Virginia | $66,970 | 100 |
| Minnesota | $65,900 | 980 |
| Florida | $65,830 | 2,440 |
| Idaho | $65,450 | 100 |
| Maine | $65,000 | N/A |
| Nebraska | $64,150 | 200 |