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Will AI replace writers and authors?AI replacement risk 77% and how the work is changing

United States Writing & Media Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$76,910
25th–75th pct. $58,230–$101,950
Top pay (est.)
$181,800
Top 10% $139,870
Pay in 5 years
$84,800est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$93,500est.
$80,400–$108,600
Outlook score
48/100
★★☆☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
77%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
−0.3%
12K openings / yr

Will AI replace Writers and Authors? AI replacement risk

77%
High
Ranked #777 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Writers and Authors

Key skills

Writing
5.1
Reading Comprehension
4.2
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
3.9
Critical Thinking
3.9
Persuasion
3.4
Active Learning
3.1
Time Management
3.1

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Communications and Media
6.4
English Language
6.1
Sales and Marketing
4.2
Administrative
4.0
Computers and Electronics
4.0
Customer and Personal Service
3.4
Administration and Management
3.2
Education and Training
3.0

What the work involves

Thinking CreativelyOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkGetting InformationCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesInterpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Important abilities

Written ExpressionWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionOriginalityOral ExpressionFluency of Ideas

Training before entry

None / short demo
37%
Up to 1 month
32%
3–6 months
11%
1–2 years
5%
2–4 years
5%
6–12 months
5%
1–3 months
5%

Related work experience

1–2 years
58%
6–12 months
16%
None
5%
Over 10 years
5%
2–4 years
5%
4–6 years
5%
6–8 years
5%

Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.