Writers and Authors in Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
2026 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | National (All Industries) | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $106,770 | $72,270 | +47.7% vs National |
| Industry Rank | #6 of 125 industries | Top 10 paying industry | |
| Employment | 1,580 jobs | 47,800 jobs | 3.3% of all Writers and Authors jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | |