The average wage for a sports writer in California is around $14.31 per hour.
Avg Wage
Sports writers earn an average hourly wage of $14.31.
Salaries typically start from $14.00 per hour and go up to $18.48 per hour.
58% below national average Updated in 2021
Sports writer earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level sports writer earnings begin at:
$18.48 per hour
$38,430 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level sports writer earnings begin at:
$17.14 per hour
$35,640 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level sports writer earnings begin at:
$14.31 per hour
$29,760 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level sports writer earnings begin at:
$14.04 per hour
$29,200 per year
10th percentile
Starting level sports writer earnings begin at:
$14.00 per hour
$29,120 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Sports writer salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| North Dakota | $38,260 |
| Indiana | $37,180 |
| New York | $34,570 |
| Texas | $33,700 |
| Michigan | $30,960 |
| Alaska | $30,790 |
| Washington | $30,660 |
| Arizona | $29,790 |
| California | $29,760 |
| New Jersey | $29,600 |
| Missouri | $29,340 |
| Pennsylvania | $29,230 |
| Connecticut | $28,650 |
| Illinois | $28,560 |
| Maryland | $28,460 |
| Delaware | $28,350 |
| Iowa | $28,300 |
| South Dakota | $27,970 |
| Virginia | $27,410 |
| Florida | $24,360 |
| Minnesota | $23,890 |
| Alabama | $23,850 |
| Kansas | $23,720 |
| Nevada | $23,710 |
| Louisiana | $23,550 |
| Nebraska | $23,540 |
| Oregon | $22,780 |
| South Carolina | $22,090 |
| Ohio | $21,320 |
| New Mexico | $19,380 |
| Montana | $19,020 |
| Oklahoma | $18,280 |
| Mississippi | $17,800 |
| Kentucky | $17,670 |
How do sports writer salaries compare to similar careers?
Sports writers earn 36% less than similar careers in California. On average, they make less than athletic trainers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Athletic trainer salary | $60K |
| Sports scout salary | $48K |
| Fitness trainer salary | $49K |
| Proofreader salary | $50K |
| Referee salary | $36K |
| Sports writer salary | $30K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)