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DATA PROFILE · 2024

Writers and Authors salary in Alaska

Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated May 4, 2026

2024 wage data not published for writers and authors in Alaska

The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage estimates when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish a figure without revealing individual firm pay. The privacy redaction happens upstream, before the data reaches us.

Use national figures and adjacent states below as a reference, or check BLS confidentiality rules for context.

Salary distribution

Where Alaska writers and authors fall on the wage curve.

Distribution not available

The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.

By seniority

Writers and Authors pay by experience level in Alaska

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    Less than 5 years

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • English Language

    Knowledge

    5.0 / 5
  • Writing

    Basic skill

    4.8 / 5
  • Written Expression

    Ability

    4.6 / 5
  • Sales and Marketing

    Knowledge

    4.3 / 5
  • Communications and Media

    Knowledge

    4.2 / 5
  • Reading Comprehension

    Basic skill

    4.1 / 5
  • Written Comprehension

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Customer and Personal Service

    Knowledge

    4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Develop advertising campaigns for a wide range of clients, working with an advertising agency's creative director and art director to determine the best way to present advertising information.

  2. 02

    Vary language and tone of messages based on product and medium.

  3. 03

    Present drafts and ideas to clients.

  4. 04

    Discuss with the client the product, advertising themes and methods, and any changes that should be made in advertising copy.

  5. 05

    Review advertising trends, consumer surveys, and other data regarding marketing of goods and services to determine the best way to promote products.

  6. 06

    Write articles, bulletins, sales letters, speeches, and other related informative, marketing and promotional material.

  7. 07

    Conduct research and interviews to determine which of a product's selling features should be promoted.

  8. 08

    Invent names for products and write the slogans that appear on packaging, brochures and other promotional material.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+3.6%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Average growth

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Writers and Authors a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 3.6% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Writers and Authors?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.