Writers and Authors Salary in New Jersey

Writers and authors in New Jersey earn the most in Trenton (average $84,730 a year) and the least in Atlantic City ($63,280), across the 2 New Jersey metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the writers and authors average at $87,170 and the median at $81,590 for 1,180 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $86,090.

Writers and Authors average salary by city in New Jersey

Trenton$84,730
Atlantic City$63,280

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Trenton	$84,730	$90,060	$61,670	$65,230	103
Atlantic City	$63,280	$60,700	$37,490	$51,077	99

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Writers and Authors salary in other states

Writers and Authors salary by city and state

More about pay in New Jersey

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-3043.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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