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Writers and Authors in Maryland

Writers and authors originate and prepare written material for various purposes, including scripts, stories, advertisements, and other content. They work in diverse settings such as publishing houses, media companies, advertising agencies, freelance operations, and corporate communications departments In Maryland the median pay is $104,330 a year, 36% above the national median of $76,910.

$104,330median pay in Maryland, per year
$77,020–$140,670middle half earn
540employed in Maryland
$76,910U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Maryland

124open roles like this on employer career sites, 26 in Maryland or remote
45employers hiring
45posted in the last 7 days
Remote · CA · WAwhere most openings are

Openings in Maryland and remote

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What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience).

Skills that matter most

WritingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingTime ManagementCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge areas

English LanguageCommunications and MediaAdministrativeSales and MarketingComputers and ElectronicsCustomer and Personal Service

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Licenses and training in Maryland

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O*NET-SOC 27-3043.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Maryland, annual.