Writers and Authors Salary in Ohio
Writers and Authors in Ohio earn a median of $65,930 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $65,930
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 830
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,190; the top 10% earn over $101,710. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
States ranked near Ohio
Similar jobs in Ohio
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers$65,930 median in Ohio (broader BLS group)
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$47,880 median in Ohio
- Public Relations Specialists$64,840 median in Ohio
- Editors$72,160 median in Ohio
- Talent Directors$69,350 median in Ohio (broader BLS group)
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$42,440 median in Ohio
Writers and Authors pay in Ohio
How much do writers and authors make in Ohio?
The median is $65,930 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,190 and the top 10% earn over $101,710. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for writers and authors?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 43 (−14% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.