Writers and Authors Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #30 of 43 · TN
23.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $66,180 ≈ $32/hr
Median annual salary $58,870
Employment 1,260
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $38,720P25 $47,120 Median $58,870P75 $78,900P90 $100,910
About 80% of writers and authorss in Tennessee earn between $38,720 and $100,910. 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 Tennessee is $66,180, about 23.1% below the U.S. average ($86,090). That works out to roughly $32/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $63,270 | $68,520 | 520 |
| Knoxville, TN | $63,080 | $77,230 | 180 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $61,400 | $65,470 | 110 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $58,480 | $63,350 | 170 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $57,600 | $57,820 | 40 |