Best Paying Industries for Writers and Authors
$72,270
National Median Salary
125
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing | $146,240 | +102.4% | 60 |
| 2 | Chemical Manufacturing | $146,240 | +102.4% | 70 |
| 3 | Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures | $132,280 | +83.0% | — |
| 4 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $122,830 | +70.0% | 1,100 |
| 5 | Software Publishers | $107,320 | +48.5% | 480 |
| 6 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $106,770 | +47.7% | 1,580 |
| 7 | Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing | $104,680 | +44.8% | 30 |
| 8 | Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation | $100,990 | +39.7% | 60 |
| 9 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $100,020 | +38.4% | 470 |
| 10 | Temporary Help Services | $98,730 | +36.6% | 1,020 |
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