Average 2010 salaries for writers and editors

This is a list of the average salaries for a number of writing and editing professions. The figures represent typical scales for a
mid-sized metropolitan area in the United States. Larger markets tend to
pay more and smaller markets tend to pay less. Remember that these are
typical salaries for people who are employed by other companies. There
is a much greater income variation among people who freelance or own
their own businesses.

Note: These figures were compiled using a variety of sources including salary information at indeed.com, salary.com, stc.org and labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov.