Writers and Authors Salary in Maryland
Writers and Authors in Maryland earn a median of $104,330 a year, +36% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $104,330
- vs. U.S. median
- +36% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 540
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,560; the top 10% earn over $165,050. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
States ranked near Maryland
Similar jobs in Maryland
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers$104,330 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$63,680 median in Maryland
- Public Relations Specialists$79,560 median in Maryland
- Editors$75,550 median in Maryland
- Talent Directors$79,350 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$74,480 median in Maryland
Writers and Authors pay in Maryland
How much do writers and authors make in Maryland?
The median is $104,330 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,560 and the top 10% earn over $165,050. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for writers and authors?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 43 (+36% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.