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E. L. Doctorow

E. L. Doctorow Net Worth

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E. L. Doctorow's net worth is currently estimated at $5M in 2026.

Net Worth Over Time

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Net Worth Timeline

1956$0.01MC

Early Editing Career

Works as an editor, starting his career in publishing.

1960$0.1M+900%C

*Welcome to Hard Times* Novel

Publishes his first novel, *Welcome to Hard Times*.

1971$0.2M+100%B

*The Book of Daniel* Breakthrough

Publishes *The Book of Daniel*, gaining critical acclaim.

1975$1M+400%A

*Ragtime* Success

Publishes *Ragtime*, which becomes a bestseller and is adapted into a musical and film.

1985$2M+100%B

*World's Fair*

Publishes *World's Fair*.

1989$3M+50%B

*Billy Bathgate* Award Winning

Publishes *Billy Bathgate*, winning the National Book Critics Circle Award.

2005$4M+33%B

PEN/Faulkner Award

Receives the PEN/Faulkner Award.

2015$5M+25%B

Death in New York

Passes away in New York City, with his novels remaining a lasting influence.

2026$5MB

Legacy Historical Fiction

Remembered for his influential contributions to historical fiction.

Last updated: February 25, 2026