Writers & Authors
Arts, Design, Entertainment & Mediavery highmixed
BLS 2024-34: -5%
Median Wage: $73,690
Employment: 143K
Overall Exposure
68+13
2025 vs 2023
Theoretical Exposure
90What AI could do
Observed Exposure
58What AI actually does
Automation Risk Score
60Displacement risk
Exposure Metrics (2023 - 2028)
Solid lines = actual data · Dashed lines = estimated projections
Detailed Metrics Table
| Year | Overall | Theoretical | Observed | Risk | Data Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 55 | 85 | 30 | 50 | actual |
| 2024 | 62 | 88 | 45 | 55 | actual |
| 2025 | 68 | 90 | 58 | 60 | actual |
| 2026 | 73 | 92 | 65 | 63 | estimated |
| 2027 | 77 | 93 | 70 | 66 | estimated |
| 2028 | 80 | 94 | 75 | 68 | estimated |
Task Breakdown
Write articles/content
75%β 1
Edit and revise
65%β 1
About This Occupation
Writers and authors develop written content for various media including books, articles, scripts, and digital content.