How much does a writer and author make in Connecticut?
$98,460a year
Median yearly pay for writer and authors in Connecticut. That is $47.34 an hour or $8,205 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.34
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,250Median: $98,460Highest 10%: $153,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,250 | $25.12 | |
| 25th | $73,610 | $35.39 | |
| Median | $98,460 | $47.34 | |
| 75th | $129,300 | $62.14 | |
| 90th | $153,600 | $73.83 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Waterbury, CT | $127,400 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $103,100 |
| Hartford, CT | $97,160 |
| New Haven, CT | $94,410 |
| Norwich, CT | $84,940 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for writer and authors.
| 1. District of Columbia | $129,300 |
| 2. Maryland | $104,300 |
| 3. Connecticut | $98,460 |
| 4. Vermont | $94,430 |
| 5. Louisiana | $89,520 |
| 6. California | $86,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a writer and author make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $47.34 ($98,460 a year).
Do writer and authors make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $98,460 against $76,910 nationally, 28% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for writer and author pay?
Connecticut ranks 3 of 43 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays writer and authors the most?
Waterbury-Shelton, CT, with a median of $127,400 a year.
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.