Comments on: 2010 Average Salaries for Writers and Editors

By: Technical Writing–What’s It Like? : Freelance Writing Jobs | A Freelance Writing Community and Freelance Writing Jobs Resource

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:31:47 +0000

[...] in this economy, technical writing is one area where one can still earn good money. John Hewitt, writing at PoeWar, lists the annual income of technical writers as ranging from $42,000 to $63,000. For a senior [...]

By: Are You Charging Hamburger Prices for Gourmet Work? « Dan Curtis ~ Professional Personal Historian

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:49:20 +0000

[...] PoeWar lists the average salaries for writers and editors in mid-sized metro areas for 2010. These are not freelance salaries but writers employed by companies. I’ve converted the annual salaries to hourly rates based on a forty hour week and fifty-two weeks of employment. Here are a some of the rates. [...]

By: J.C. Hewitt

J.C. Hewitt — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:36:46 +0000

There are far too many variables for me to tell you how much your could make. Indeed.com has a salary feature, you might want to try that with some of your job choices to see what is possible in your area and with your level of experience.

By: Laura

Laura — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 01:25:27 +0000

I am currently working on a BA in English and would like to find a telecommuting position that has something (anything) to do with writing. When I finish my degree I would like to have work experiance as well. Do you have any suggestions as to where to apply or what to look for?
And what kind of a salary should I expect when just starting out in my position?

Thank you,
Laura

By: kt

kt — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 02:59:02 +0000

These numbers are not completely true. I work in communications, my primary job responsibility being to write and edit for a non profit hospital newsletter. I’m only 24 and I make in the high 50s. There is hope in finding what you love to do and getting a decent salary to do it.

By: John Hewitt

John Hewitt — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 02:07:52 +0000

There are many variables for translators, but a skilled translator can make about $50,000 a year in the business world.

By: SZ

SZ — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 03:48:06 +0000

Hello,

I’ve found this information very helpful so far. I’m thinking of working as a translator for a news agency or perhaps a magazine. How much does a translator make? Does it depend on the language? Arabic? French? Spanish?

Thanks.

By: carly

carly — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 03:39:56 +0000

Just offered a medical editing job, at mid level but with great bonues (which I realize may or may not materialize)…. this getting back into the grind is not easy! Have been used to working at home where I can work killer hours, but can roll out of bed and over to the desk, or fall back into bed as the case may be. I’ll make less money a week, but the way my last job worked, you made major bucks while there was work, and if it was slow, nothing. One comment though, my last editing job, they told us we were all independent contractors… only to find out after a long mess with unemployment that for three years they should have been picking up the tab for their part of my SS taxes etc. Of course they’re not happy now, i have a feeling the gvt is going to be breathing down their necks about a lot of their employment issues. Be aware that different states have different laws about what makes you an independent contractor… i was depending on my accountant to know (DUMB DUMB DUMB!) and the company that hired me (DUMBER YET!)

By: Trott Felipe

Trott Felipe — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 07:16:37 +0000

How much does a Senior Funnywriter make?

By: Valerie

Valerie — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:12:57 +0000

I’ve just interviewed for an Interpretive Writer position, and if there’s a job offer I’d like to know what the average salary range is.

Thanks!