Authors and writers
National Occupation Code (NOC): 5121 ยท Browse All Occupations
Authors and writers plan, research and write books, scripts, storyboards, plays, essays, speeches, manuals, specifications and other non-journalistic articles for publication or presentation. They are employed by advertising agencies, governments, large corporations, private consulting firms, publishing firms, multimedia/new-media companies and other establishments, or they may be self-employed.
Alternate Job Titles
- Ad Writer
- Advertising Copywriter
- Advertising Writer
- Author
- Biographer
- Copywriter
- Crossword Puzzle Maker
- Designer And Script Writer
- Dialogue Writer
- Dubbing Dialogue Writer
- Essayist
- Feature Writer
- Fiction Writer
- Game, CD-ROM Or Web Critic
- Ghost Writer
- Handbook Writer
- Help File Developer
- Humorist-author
- Interactive Media Writer
- Lexicographer
- Literary Writer
- Manual Writer
- Medical Writer
- Multimedia Author
- Multimedia Script Writer
- Multimedia Writer
- New Media Writer
- Novelist
- On-line Reference Developer
- Playwright
- Poet
- Programmed-instruction Writer
- Publicity Writer
- Radio Writer
- Rewriter
- Scientific Writer
- Screen Writer
- Script And Dialogue Writer
- Script Writer
- Self-instruction Manual Writer
- Serial Story Writer
- Serial Writer
- Short Story Writer
- Specifications Writer
- Specifications Writer (except Construction)
- Speech Writer
- Sports Writer - Novels And Books
- Standards Writer
- Storyboarder
- Support Materials Writer
- Technical Writer
- Technical Writer - Aeronautics
- Technical Writer - Chemical Processing
- Technical Writer - Electronics Equipment
- Technical Writer - Pharmaceutical Industry
- Teleplay Writer - Screenwriter
- Television Writer
- Writer
- Advertising Copywriter
- Copywriter
- Essayist
- Interactive Media Writer
- Literary Writer
- Medical Writer
- Novelist
- Playwright
- Poet
- Scientific Writer
- Script Writer
- Specifications Writer
- Speech Writer
- Technical Writer
- Writer
Median Income by Education
The following table details the median income for various education levels for authors and writers.
| Education Level | Median Income |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | N/A |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | N/A |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | N/A |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | $37,000 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | N/A |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | $35,848 |
| Total: Highest certificate, diploma or degree | $32,471 |
Median Income by Gender
The following table details median income by gender for authors and writers.
| Gender | Median Income |
|---|---|
| Male | $32,471 |
| Female | $32,442 |
Extracted Salary Information (16 samples)
The following salary data has been extracted from job posts indexed on this website over the last year for authors and writers.
Regional Employment Participation by Age Group
This chart and accompanying table outlines regional employment participation by age group for authors and writers
| Age Group | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| 15 to 24 years | 40 |
| 25 to 34 years | 85 |
| 35 to 44 years | 85 |
| 45 to 54 years | 125 |
| 55 to 64 years | 70 |
| 65 to 74 years | 10 |
| 75 years and over | 10 |
| Total | 410 |
Regional Employment Participation by Employment Type
This chart outlines regional employment participation by employment type for authors and writers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated employment type, or refer to the table below.
| Employment Type | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Full Time | 135 |
| Part Time | 250 |
| Total | 380 |
Regional Employment Participation by Gender
This chart outlines regional employment participation by gender for authors and writers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated gender, or refer to the table below.
| Gender | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Male | 155 |
| Female | 230 |
| Total | 380 |
Regional Employment Participation by Class of Worker
This chart outlines regional employment participation by class of worker for authors and writers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated class, or refer to the table below.
| Class | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employee | 235 |
| Self Employed | 180 |
| Total | 410 |
Regional Employment Participation by Labour Force Status
This chart outlines regional employment participation by labour force status for authors and writers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated labour status, or refer to the table below.
| Labour Status | Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employed | 405 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Total | 410 |
Regional Employment Participation by Education Level
This chart outlines regional employment participation by education level for authors and writers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated education level, or refer to the table below.
| Education Level | Individuals |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 0 |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 30 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 0 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 150 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 10 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | 180 |
| Total | 380 |