How much does a writer and author make in Baltimore?
$87,020a year
Median yearly pay for writer and authors in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $41.84 an hour or $7,252 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.84
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 122
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,680Median: $87,020Highest 10%: $163,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,680 | $27.25 | |
| 25th | $70,350 | $33.82 | |
| Median | $87,020 | $41.84 | |
| 75th | $121,700 | $58.50 | |
| 90th | $163,600 | $78.67 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for writer and authors.
| Washington, DC | $108,500 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $84,130 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Artist and Related Worker | $132,600 |
| Technical Writer | $102,100 |
| Art Director | $97,460 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $90,050 |
| Musician and Singer | $90,040 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $83,200 |
| Producer and Director | $80,850 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $80,280 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $79,820 |
| Editor | $79,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a writer and author make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $41.84 ($87,020 a year).
Do writer and authors make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $87,020 against $76,910 nationally, 13% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $104,300, so Baltimore pays 17% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for writer and author pay?
12 of 122 metro areas with data.
How much does a writer and author make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $163,600 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.