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Writers and Authors
Originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material.
What a writers and author does
Become a writers and author
If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good writers and author
- Writing things for co-workers or customers.
- Reading work related information.
- Changing what is done based on other people's actions.
- Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.
- Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Discover what you could earn in Washington
- Average hourly rate is $56 per hour with an average salary of $86,400 per year.
- Half of workers earn between $34 and $64 per hour.
- Half of workers earn an annual salary between $20,400 and $92,000 per year.
- 51% of individuals in this occupation have been employed in every quarter of the past year.
Part-time
- The average hourly rate for part-time workers is $50 per hour with an average salary of $41,400 per year.
Writers And Author job outlook
- There are 1,090 workers in this occupation in Washington.
- There are 713 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.
Multiple Jobs
- 1% of individuals in this occupation worked for more than one employer.
- 17% of individuals in this occupation held a position in another.