Writers and Authors Salary in Virginia
Writers and Authors in Virginia earn a median of $85,000 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $85,000
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 1,530
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,190; the top 10% earn over $131,040. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
States ranked near Virginia
Similar jobs in Virginia
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers$85,000 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$62,140 median in Virginia
- Public Relations Specialists$80,380 median in Virginia
- Editors$80,590 median in Virginia
- Talent Directors$65,900 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$44,400 median in Virginia
Writers and Authors pay in Virginia
How much do writers and authors make in Virginia?
The median is $85,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,190 and the top 10% earn over $131,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for writers and authors?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 43 (+11% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.