Writers and Authors in Illinois
SOC 27-3043 ยท Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
2,640Jobs in Illinois
$77,240Mean annual wage
19th of 43Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $41,830 | $20.11 |
| 25th percentile | $43,440 | $20.88 |
| Median (50th) | $68,220 | $32.80 |
| 75th percentile | $97,280 | $46.77 |
| 90th percentile | $134,400 | $64.61 |
| Mean | $77,240 | $37.13 |
Across 43 states with a published mean, the highest are District of Columbia (not a state) ($128,890), Connecticut ($110,420), Maryland ($109,650); the lowest are Wyoming ($52,430), Arkansas ($54,190), Kentucky ($55,440). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with Illinois (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 2,640 | $77,240 | $68,220 |
| Iowa | 290 | $62,780 | $61,010 |
| Indiana | 450 | $85,430 | $75,820 |
| Kentucky | 350 | $55,440 | $48,780 |
| Missouri | 600 | $66,070 | $58,140 |
| Wisconsin | 710 | $67,210 | $64,370 |