DOL Median (Virginia)
$46,800
vs National
-22%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$46,475
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$46,800
-22% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Writers and Authors in Virginia earns $46,800 in nominal terms, which is 22% below the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $46,475 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Virginia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| NTT DATA, INC (FORMERLY KEANE INC) | $78,887 | 2 |
| Weil Group Resources | $55,349 | 1 |
| IMAGE MEDIA SERVICES, INC. | $52,000 | 2 |
| ITALK MEDIA, INC | $51,438 | 3 |
| BRIGHTSIDE MANAGEMENT INC | $46,800 | 1 |
| ILIKEBUS INC | $45,178 | 1 |
| ITALK MOBILE CORPORATION | $45,178 | 1 |
| iTalkBB Media, Inc. | $44,054 | 2 |
| Landmark Title Services Inc | $44,054 | 1 |
| CHARMING NORTH AMERICA MEDIA INC. | $44,054 | 1 |
| NTT Data Inc | N/A | 1 |
| WOO LAE OAK FOOD GROUP LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Writers and Authors make in Virginia?
The median Writers and Authors salary in Virginia is $46,800 based on 13 DOL filings.
Is Virginia a good place to work as a Writers and Authors?
A Writers and Authors in Virginia earns 22% less than the national median of $60,000, or $46,475 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.