Writers and Authors Salary in Florida
Writers and Authors in Florida earn a median of $68,080 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $68,080
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 3,010
Pay range in Florida
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,650; the top 10% earn over $102,540. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
States ranked near Florida
Similar jobs in Florida
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers$68,080 median in Florida (broader BLS group)
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$58,730 median in Florida
- Public Relations Specialists$63,660 median in Florida
- Editors$73,950 median in Florida
- Talent Directors$79,920 median in Florida (broader BLS group)
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$56,360 median in Florida
Writers and Authors pay in Florida
How much do writers and authors make in Florida?
The median is $68,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,650 and the top 10% earn over $102,540. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Florida a good state for writers and authors?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 43 (−11% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.