DOL Median (Washington, DC)
$45,178
vs National
-24.7%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$30,944
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$45,178
-24.7% 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, DC earns $45,178 in nominal terms, which is 24.7% below the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $30,944 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington, DC
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ROCK CREEK REAL ESTATE GROUP LLC | $45,760 | 2 |
| INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR JOURNALISTS | $45,698 | 1 |
| CAPITOL HILL PUBLISHING | $45,178 | 1 |
| The Catholic University of America | $45,000 | 1 |
| Search for Common Ground | $37,500 | 1 |
| Atlantic Monthly Group, LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Writers and Authors make in Washington, DC?
The median Writers and Authors salary in Washington, DC is $45,178 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Washington, DC a good place to work as a Writers and Authors?
A Writers and Authors in Washington, DC earns 24.7% less than the national median of $60,000, or $30,944 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.