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Writers and Literary Critics

Occupation (2151) - 2025-Q1

  • 4.09k, Workforce
  • $29.6k MX, Average monthly salary
  • 39.1, Average age
  • 22.3, Weekly hours worked
  • 2.63, Weekly days worked
  • 13.4%, Workforce with second job
  • 87.3%, Informal Workforce
  • 13.8, Average years of Schooling

About Writers and Literary Critics

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The workforce of Writers and Literary Critics during first quarter of 2025 was 4.09k people, whose salary averaged $29.6k MX working around 22.3 hours per week.

The best average salaries received by Writers and Literary Critics were in Ciudad de México ($39.4k MX), Jalisco ($16k MX), and Durango ($12.9k MX) while the workforce was larger in Ciudad de México (2.63k), Querétaro (477), and Durango (443).

In terms of industries, the best average salaries were in Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes and Similar Figures ($10.9k MX), while the workforce was concentrated on Accounting, Auditing and Related Services (1.24k), Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes and Similar Figures (1.17k), and Legal Services (212).

At the level of states, Nayarit had the highest percentage of informal workers with 100% corresponding to 80 from 80 workers, while the state with the lowest percentage of informal workers was Querétaro with a 78.4% corresponding to 374 from 477 workers.

Workforce and Salaries Evolution

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  • 4.09k, Workforce 2025-Q1
  • $29.6k MX, Average monthly salary 2025-Q1

At first quarter of 2025, the people who worked as Writers and Literary Critics were 4.09k being a 36.1% lower than the fourth quarter of 2024. (6.4k).

In the same period, an average salary of $29.6k MX was observed, registering an increase of 981%, compared to the fourth quarter of 2024 ($2.74k MX).

Workforce by State

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The states with the highest number of Writers and Literary Critics during the first quarter of 2025 were Ciudad de México (2.63k), Querétaro (477), and Durango (443)

The variations between the first quarter of 2020 and the first quarter of 2025 were negative for all the states, highlighting Ciudad de México and Jalisco with decreases of -2.03k (43.6%) and -213 (37.6%), respectively.

Salaries by State

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The states with the best average salaries for Writers and Literary Critics during first quarter of 2025 were Ciudad de México ($39.4k MX), Jalisco ($16k MX), and Durango ($12.9k MX)

Comparing the first quarter of 2021 and the first quarter of 2025, the positive salary growth was higher in Ciudad de México and Nayarit with an increase of $37.7k MX (2.18k%) and -$11.5k (-57.5%), respectively. Por otro lado, las variaciones salariales negativas se acentuaron en Nayarit and Ciudad de México with a decrease of $11.5k MX (57.5%) and $37.7k MX (2.18k%), respectively.

Workforce and Salaries Distribution by Industries

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The visualization shows the distribution of Writers and Literary Critics in different industries and economic sectors.

At first quarter of 2025, the workforce was higher in Accounting, Auditing and Related Services (43.9%), Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes and Similar Figures (41.4%), and Legal Services (7.49%).

In the same period, the best average salaries were received in Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes and Similar Figures ($10.9k MX).