Writers and Authors Salary in Pennsylvania
Writers and Authors in Pennsylvania earn a median of $77,410 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,410
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 1,080
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,270; the top 10% earn over $178,490. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
States ranked near Pennsylvania
Similar jobs in Pennsylvania
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers$77,410 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Public Relations Specialists$57,460 median in Pennsylvania
- Editors$63,460 median in Pennsylvania
- Talent Directors$75,460 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$52,080 median in Pennsylvania
- Producers and Directors$75,460 median in Pennsylvania
Writers and Authors pay in Pennsylvania
How much do writers and authors make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $77,410 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,270 and the top 10% earn over $178,490. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for writers and authors?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 43 (+1% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.