How much does a writer and author make in Atlanta?
$81,990a year
Median yearly pay for writer and authors in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $39.42 an hour or $6,833 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.42
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 122
- Jobs in the area
- 490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,790Median: $81,990Highest 10%: $133,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,790 | $25.86 | |
| 25th | $63,130 | $30.35 | |
| Median | $81,990 | $39.42 | |
| 75th | $99,870 | $48.01 | |
| 90th | $133,400 | $64.15 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for writer and authors.
| Chattanooga, TN | $61,400 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Actor | $135,800 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $122,600 |
| Art Director | $111,500 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $94,680 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $94,530 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $86,610 |
| News Analyst | $85,040 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $80,960 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $80,000 |
| Producer and Director | $79,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a writer and author make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $39.42 ($81,990 a year).
Do writer and authors make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $81,990 against $76,910 nationally, 7% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $74,710, so Atlanta pays 10% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for writer and author pay?
25 of 122 metro areas with data.
How much does a writer and author make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $133,400 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.