SOC 27-3043
Writers and Authors
Risk Score
⚠️38/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥47,800
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$72K
$41K – $134K
Projected Growth
📈+3.6%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖95/100
High exposure
💡 Writers and Authors face a risk score of 38/100 — 6 points below the national average of 44. With 95/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $72K ($26K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 38/100, Writers and Authors faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai music composition and audio production are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 47,800 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in physical artistry and hands-on creative execution and collaborative creative ideation and brainstorming to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Writers and Authors?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
AI music composition and audio production
Text-to-image tools displacing graphic design work
AI video editing and post-production automation
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Physical artistry and hands-on creative execution
Collaborative creative ideation and brainstorming
Original creative vision and artistic direction
Live performance and audience engagement
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | 23 | $73K | 75% |
| Fashion Designers | 23 | $81K | 75% |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | 25 | $100K | 71% |