DOL Median (California)
$62,109
vs National
+3.5%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$44,844
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$62,109
+3.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Writers and Authors in California earns $62,109 in nominal terms, which is 3.5% above the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $44,844 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners, LLC | $225,000 | 1 |
| EYE PRODUCTIONS INC, A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF CBS CORPORATION | $202,332 | 1 |
| Deutsch LA, Inc. | $175,000 | 1 |
| I AM AT LARGE LLC | $165,000 | 1 |
| ALL TURTLES CORPORATION | $160,000 | 1 |
| BBDO | $150,000 | 14 |
| 72andSunny Partners LLC | $150,000 | 9 |
| GOODBY, SILVERSTEIN PARTNERS INC. | $147,680 | 3 |
| 180LA | $140,000 | 1 |
| AFI LLC | $137,500 | 2 |
| Red Interactive Agency LLC | $135,000 | 1 |
| Daniel J. Edelman | $131,900 | 3 |
| Facebook Inc. | $130,000 | 31 |
| gyro, llc | $120,000 | 1 |
| NerdWallet, Inc. | $120,000 | 3 |
| CRISPIN PORTER & BOGUSKY, LLC | $119,517 | 1 |
| HEAT VENTURES LLC | $115,000 | 1 |
| R/GA Media Group, Inc. | $110,000 | 17 |
| TBWA Worldwide Inc. | $110,000 | 7 |
| Apple Inc. | $110,000 | 7 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Writers and Authors
Sausalito, CA · $225,000STUDIO CITY, CA · $202,332Playa Vista, CA · $130,000Redmond, WA · $125,000Morris Plains, NJ · $120,000Top-Paying Roles in California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Writers and Authors make in California?
The median Writers and Authors salary in California is $62,109 based on 301 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Writers and Authors?
A Writers and Authors in California earns 3.5% more than the national median of $60,000, or $44,844 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.