Writers and Authors Salary in North Carolina
Writers and Authors in North Carolina earn a median of $63,660 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,660
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 1,810
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,180; the top 10% earn over $117,820. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers$63,660 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$58,670 median in North Carolina
- Public Relations Specialists$67,230 median in North Carolina
- Editors$73,740 median in North Carolina
- Talent Directors$63,700 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$47,910 median in North Carolina
Writers and Authors pay in North Carolina
How much do writers and authors make in North Carolina?
The median is $63,660 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,180 and the top 10% earn over $117,820. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for writers and authors?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 43 (−17% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.