Writers and Authors Salary in Louisiana
Writers and Authors in Louisiana earn a median of $89,520 a year, +16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $89,520
- vs. U.S. median
- +16% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 480
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,740; the top 10% earn over $114,810. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
States ranked near Louisiana
Similar jobs in Louisiana
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers$89,520 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$50,750 median in Louisiana
- Public Relations Specialists$60,470 median in Louisiana
- Editors$58,860 median in Louisiana
- Talent Directors$62,920 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$33,020 median in Louisiana
Writers and Authors pay in Louisiana
How much do writers and authors make in Louisiana?
The median is $89,520 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,740 and the top 10% earn over $114,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for writers and authors?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 43 (+16% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.