DOL Median (Maryland)
$47,840
vs National
-20.3%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$41,064
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$47,840
-20.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Writers and Authors in Maryland earns $47,840 in nominal terms, which is 20.3% below the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 116.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $41,064 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Maryland
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan State University | $71,400 | 1 |
| 14 W ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, LLC | $57,000 | 7 |
| BBIM INC. | $49,982 | 2 |
| NJ ENTERPRISE LLC | $47,840 | 3 |
| CJ Maintenance, Inc | $35,776 | 1 |
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How much does a Writers and Authors make in Maryland?
The median Writers and Authors salary in Maryland is $47,840 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Maryland a good place to work as a Writers and Authors?
A Writers and Authors in Maryland earns 20.3% less than the national median of $60,000, or $41,064 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.