Job Description: Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.
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Median Annual Wage |
$87,590 |
Median Hourly Wage |
$42.11* |
Total Employed Nationally |
49,450 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2023 wage data and 2022-2032 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2022-2032). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.