How much does a Writer make in Worcester, MA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Writer in Worcester, MA is $78,337. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $69,965 to $88,181, with most professionals earning between $62,343 and $97,144.

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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

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Worcester, MA. The base salary for Writer ranges from $69,965 to $88,181 with the average base salary of $78,337. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $72,076 to $91,848 with the average total cash compensation of $81,068.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $78,337 $69,965 - $88,181
Bonus $2,732 $2,111 - $3,667
Total Pay $81,068 $72,076 - $91,848
* 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 Worcester, MA
CITY, STATE Leominster, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,830 - $88,011 COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
CITY, STATE Fitchburg, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,704 - $89,113 COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
CITY, STATE Framingham, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,153 - $90,939 COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
CITY, STATE Newton, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,720 - $94,174 COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
CITY, STATE Woonsocket, RI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,765 - $87,930 COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
CITY, STATE Medford, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,720 - $94,174 COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
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About Worcester, Massachusetts    Worcester has a total area of 38.6 square miles (100 km2), 37.6 square miles (97 km2) of land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (roughly 2.59%) of water. ....More

Worcester, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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