Writers and Authors
Earnings Benefits*
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $40,900.00 | $73,690.00 | $100,990.00 |
| Virginia | $45,270.00 | $76,940.00 | $97,840.00 |
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
| Alexandria/Arlington | $62,250.00 | $94,440.00 | $121,160.00 |
| Bay Consortium | $49,240.00 | $84,420.00 | $122,680.00 |
| Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $49,500.00 | $60,050.00 | $96,790.00 |
| Central VA/Region2000 | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Crater Area | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Hampton Roads | $48,020.00 | $67,810.00 | $84,120.00 |
| New River/Mt. Rogers | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Northern Virginia | $60,190.00 | $93,100.00 | $120,280.00 |
| Piedmont Workforce | $40,380.00 | $64,020.00 | $98,580.00 |
| Shenandoah Valley | $38,240.00 | $60,030.00 | $79,140.00 |
| South Central | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Western Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)
