Career Outlook for Writers and Authors

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Also known as:
Advertising Copy Writer, Advertising Copywriter, Author, Biographer, Copy Writer, Copywriter, Lyricist, Novelist, Playwright, Poet

The overall job outlook for Writer or Author careers has been relatively unchanged since 2004. Vacancies for this career have slightly decreased by 3.41 percent nationwide in that time, with an average decline of -0.21 percent per year. Demand for Writers and Authors is expected to go up, with an expected 83,960 new jobs filled by 2029. This represents an annual increase of 21.09 percent over the next few years. Join our career community today!

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TOP STATES

There are currently more Writers and Authors in the following states

California 7,910
New York 6,700
Texas 2,560
Florida 1,930
Pennsylvania 1,620
Illinois 1,510
Washington 1,400
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BOTTOM STATES

The states below have the least number of filled positions for Writers and Authors

Delaware
30
Wyoming
60
Hawaii
60
North Dakota
60
Puerto Rico
80
New Mexico
80
South Dakota
80
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