How much does a writer and author make in Florida?
$68,080a year
Median yearly pay for writer and authors in Florida. That is $32.73 an hour or $5,673 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.73
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 3,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,650Median: $68,080Highest 10%: $102,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,650 | $20.02 | |
| 25th | $47,410 | $22.79 | |
| Median | $68,080 | $32.73 | |
| 75th | $93,100 | $44.76 | |
| 90th | $102,500 | $49.30 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Deltona, FL | $73,440 |
| Tampa, FL | $72,560 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $72,400 |
| Orlando, FL | $68,880 |
| Miami, FL | $66,470 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $64,900 |
| North Port, FL | $60,640 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $56,760 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for writer and authors.
| 18. Rhode Island | $70,190 |
| 19. Texas | $69,990 |
| 20. Illinois | $68,220 |
| 21. Florida | $68,080 |
| 22. Alabama | $66,950 |
| 23. Ohio | $65,930 |
| 24. Kansas | $65,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a writer and author make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $32.73 ($68,080 a year).
Do writer and authors make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $68,080 against $76,910 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Florida rank for writer and author pay?
Florida ranks 21 of 43 states.
Which city in Florida pays writer and authors the most?
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL, with a median of $73,440 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.