A Bachelorâs degree in journalism is a four-year program, although at some universities it is possible to complete the program in three years.
Those in the lowest 10 percent earning bracket had salaries of $28,610 or less. Writers and authors in the highest 10 percent earning bracket had average salaries of $109,440 or more. Industries that paid the highest average salaries were advertising and motion pictures. Average salaries for writers and authors working in these industries were $62,000 or higher.
In Orlando, depending on the company size, my years of experience, and the industry, I could earn $65K to 75K, in San Francisco/Mountain View, I could earn $120K. In certain areas of the country, a Senior Technical Writer earns $55K. $65K Walt Disney World Senior Technical Writer in Lake Buena Vista, FL Â· -$10K (14%) less than average Walt Disney World Senior Technical Writer salary ($75K)