Writers and Authors Salary in South Carolina

Writers and authors in South Carolina earn the most in Charleston (average $67,880 a year) and the least in Columbia ($48,520), across the 3 South Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the writers and authors average at $58,440 and the median at $51,920 for 520 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $86,090.

Writers and Authors average salary by city in South Carolina

Charleston$67,880
Greenville$56,850
Columbia$48,520

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Charleston	$67,880	$78,000	$44,220	$54,399	101
Greenville	$56,850	$49,980	$42,490	$46,405	93
Columbia	$48,520	$41,600	$41,600	$40,265	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Writers and Authors salary in other states

Writers and Authors salary by city and state

More about pay in South Carolina

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-3043.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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