ORUNE
Roles

Writers and Authors

Arts, Design, Entertainment · Bachelor's degree

SALARY RANGE

$40,233

10th

$54,863

25th

$73,150

Median

$95,095

75th

$111,920

90th

Median hourly: $35.17/hr

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024 OEWS (most recent release)

EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK

Growth outlook: Decline

Projected change: -2.8% (-1,062 jobs)

Projection period: 2024-2034

Typical education: Bachelor's degree

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024-2034 Employment Projections

ORUNE'S AI ANALYSIS

Based on O*NET task data and published AI research

3

AI handles independently

3

AI assists (and growing)

2

Distinctly human

AI currently handles 3 of 8 tasks independently, assists with 3 more, and 2 remain distinctly human. The balance is shifting as AI capabilities grow.

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Salary and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024 OEWS, 2024-2034 Employment Projections).

Task analysis based on O*NET occupational data and published AI research.

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