The annual salary statistics of writers and authors in Eugene-Springfield, Oregon is shown in Table 1. The wage statistics of writers and authors in Eugene-Springfield is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2022 and published in April 2023 [1].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $43,960 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $50,860 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $56,920 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $77,250 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $93,920 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for writers and authors in Eugene-Springfield, Oregon in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $93,920. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $56,920. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $43,960.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of writers and authors from 2012 to 2022.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $56,920 | 17.36% | 18.76% |
| 2021 | $47,040 | -1.51% | - |
| 2020 | $47,750 | -5.97% | - |
| 2019 | $50,600 | 8.22% | - |
| 2018 | $46,440 | 0.52% | - |
| 2017 | $46,200 | 2.49% | - |
| 2016 | $45,050 | -6.17% | - |
| 2015 | $47,830 | 0.25% | - |
| 2014 | $47,710 | 4.78% | - |
| 2013 | $45,430 | -1.78% | - |
| 2012 | $46,240 | - | - |
From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $56,920, Eugene-Springfield is the lowest paying city for writers and authors in state of Oregon, following city of Salem (median annual salary of $80,000). Also we note that in comparison, the annual salary of writers and authors in Eugene-Springfield is about 28.8 percent (28.8%) lower than that of the highest paying city Salem.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Salem | |
| Bend | |
| Medford | |
| Eugene-Springfield |