Writers and Authors Salary in Pennsylvania
Ranked #8 of 43 · PA
4.6% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $90,060 ≈ $43/hr
Median annual salary $77,410
Employment 1,080
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $40,270P25 $54,030 Median $77,410P75 $102,480P90 $178,490
About 80% of writers and authorss in Pennsylvania earn between $40,270 and $178,490. 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 Pennsylvania is $90,060, about 4.6% above the U.S. average ($86,090). That works out to roughly $43/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $84,130 | $95,850 | 560 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $77,740 | $79,410 | 50 |
| Lancaster, PA | $65,660 | $70,700 | 50 |