Ghost Writer Salary in Detroit, Michigan

Ghost Writer Salary in Detroit, MI

How much does a Ghost Writer make in Detroit, MI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Ghost Writer in Detroit, MI is $55,611. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $46,451 to a high of $64,400, with most professionals earning between $50,816 and $60,211.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $46,451 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $50,816 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $55,611 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $60,211 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $64,400 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
25% $50,816 10% $46,451 90% $64,400 75% $60,211 $55,611 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Ghost Writer ?

A ghostwriter is a person who writes under someone else's name with their consent. Celebrities often employ ghostwriters to produce autobiographies. Ghost Writer or Ghostwriter may also refer to:...

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    Ghost Writer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Technical Writer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Ghost Writer in Detroit, MI. The base salary for Ghost Writer ranges from $50,816 to $60,211 with the average base salary of $55,611. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,816 to $60,211 with the average total cash compensation of $55,611.

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About Detroit, Michigan    Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, th....More

Detroit, Michigan  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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