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Writers and Authors in Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Writers and Authors

Originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material. Excludes “News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists” (27-3023), “Public Relations Specialists” (27-3031), and “Technical Writers” (27-3042).

$102,570median, a year
$92,440mean (average), a year

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