Writers and Authors
Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed
Originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material.
Median pay: $76,910/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +3.6% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 13,400 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Develop advertising campaigns for a wide range of clients, working with an advertising agency's creative director and art director to determine the best way to present advertising information.
• Vary language and tone of messages based on product and medium.
• Present drafts and ideas to clients.
• Discuss with the client the product, advertising themes and methods, and any changes that should be made in advertising copy.
• Review advertising trends, consumer surveys, and other data regarding marketing of goods and services to determine the best way to promote products.
• Write articles, bulletins, sales letters, speeches, and other related informative, marketing and promotional material.
What's the median pay for Writers and Authors?
The median pay for Writers and Authors is $76,910 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Writers and Authors?
Employment for Writers and Authors is projected to change +3.6% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Writers and Authors?
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Writers and Authors?
About 13,400 openings per year, on average, over the decade.