How much does a writer and author make in Birmingham?
$64,460a year
Median yearly pay for writer and authors in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $30.99 an hour or $5,372 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.99
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 74 of 122
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,710Median: $64,460Highest 10%: $104,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,710 | $20.05 | |
| 25th | $53,610 | $25.77 | |
| Median | $64,460 | $30.99 | |
| 75th | $85,590 | $41.15 | |
| 90th | $104,000 | $50.00 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for writer and authors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Birmingham
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $82,870 |
| Art Director | $78,710 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $76,560 |
| Film and Video Editor | $74,410 |
| Editor | $72,650 |
| Producer and Director | $66,110 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $64,880 |
| Camera Operator | $64,730 |
| Interior Designer | $62,000 |
| Audio and Video Technician | $54,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a writer and author make an hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $30.99 ($64,460 a year).
Do writer and authors make more in Birmingham than the national average?
No: $64,460 against $76,910 nationally, 16% less.
How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $66,950, so Birmingham pays 4% less.
Where does Birmingham rank for writer and author pay?
74 of 122 metro areas with data.
How much does a writer and author make starting out in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,000 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.