How much does a Writer make in Greenville, MS?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Writer in Greenville, MS is $66,011. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $58,956 to $74,306, with most professionals earning between $52,534 and $81,859.

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What is a Writer?

A Writer is a person who uses written words in various styles and techniques to communicate their ideas. Writers produce various forms of literary art and creative writing such as novels, short stories, poetry, plays, screenplays, and essays as well as various reports and news articles that may be of interest to the public. Writers' texts are published across a range of media. Skilled writers who are able to use language to express ideas well, often contribute significantly to the cultural content of a society. The term "Writer" is also used elsewhere in the arts – such as songwriter – bu...

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
58956
74306
66011

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
60735
77396
68313
What is the average salary for Writer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Writer in Greenville, MS. The base salary for Writer ranges from $58,956 to $74,306 with the average base salary of $66,011. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,735 to $77,396 with the average total cash compensation of $68,313.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $66,011 $58,956 - $74,306
Bonus $2,302 $1,779 - $3,090
Total Pay $68,313 $60,735 - $77,396
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Greenville, MS
CITY, STATE Pine Bluff, AR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,354 - $74,808 COMPARE TO Greenville, MS
CITY, STATE Jackson, MS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,358 - $74,813 COMPARE TO Greenville, MS
CITY, STATE Monroe, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,726 - $75,276 COMPARE TO Greenville, MS
CITY, STATE Little Rock, AR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,239 - $77,183 COMPARE TO Greenville, MS
CITY, STATE Jacksonville, AR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,159 - $77,083 COMPARE TO Greenville, MS
CITY, STATE Southaven, MS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,364 - $77,340 COMPARE TO Greenville, MS
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About Greenville, Mississippi    Greenville is a city in, and the county seat of, Washington County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 34,400 at the 2010 census. It is lo....More

Greenville, Mississippi  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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