Writers and Authors Salary in Louisiana
Ranked #15 of 43 · LA
4.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $82,560 ≈ $40/hr
Median annual salary $89,520
Employment 480
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $29,740P25 $55,860 Median $89,520P75 $105,970P90 $114,810
About 80% of writers and authorss in Louisiana earn between $29,740 and $114,810. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean writers and authors salary in Louisiana is $82,560, about 4.1% below the U.S. average ($86,090). That works out to roughly $40/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $79,020 | $83,730 | 120 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $76,000 | $76,580 | 90 |