DOL Median (Washington)
$67,327
vs National
+12.2%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$58,750
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$67,327
+12.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Writers and Authors in Washington earns $67,327 in nominal terms, which is 12.2% above the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $58,750 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | $125,000 | 1 |
| SEATTLE WUNDERMAN NETWORK LLC | $88,000 | 1 |
| One Media Venture LLC | $46,654 | 1 |
| DEVICE INSIDE INC. | $43,753 | 2 |
| BATTELLE | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Writers and Authors make in Washington?
The median Writers and Authors salary in Washington is $67,327 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Washington a good place to work as a Writers and Authors?
A Writers and Authors in Washington earns 12.2% more than the national median of $60,000, or $58,750 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.