As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Creative Writer in the US is $67,316, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,295 weekly, or $5,610 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Creative Writer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Creative Writer in the US vary widely, spanning from $51,623 to $75,518. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($59,102) and 75th percentile ($71,609), while top earners (90th percentile) make $75,518 per year. This $12,507 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Presentation or Digital Marketing, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Creative Writer often earn 11.3% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 27 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Creative Writer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Creative Writer Salary $51,623 US May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Creative Writer Salary $59,102 US May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Creative Writer Salary $67,316 US May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Creative Writer Salary $71,609 US May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Creative Writer Salary $75,518 US May 18, 2021
25% $59,102 10% $51,623 90% $75,518 75% $71,609 $67,316 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Creative Writer ?

Creative Writer is a word processor released by Microsoft Kids in 1993. Using this program, which is specifically targeted at children, it is possible to create documents such as letters, posters, flyers and stories complete with different fonts, Clip art, WordArt and effects. The interface and environment is especially targeted towards children and is set in Imaginopolis with the main helper being a character known as McZee. A sequel, Creative Writer 2, was released in 1996. Both are now discontinued, but can still be acquired from online stores and auction websites such as eBay. The origina...

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    Creative Writer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
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