How much does a writer and author make in Illinois?
$68,220a year
Median yearly pay for writer and authors in Illinois. That is $32.80 an hour or $5,685 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.80
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 2,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,830Median: $68,220Highest 10%: $134,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,830 | $20.11 | |
| 25th | $43,440 | $20.88 | |
| Median | $68,220 | $32.80 | |
| 75th | $97,280 | $46.77 | |
| 90th | $134,400 | $64.62 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $75,940 |
| St. Louis, MO | $57,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for writer and authors.
| 17. New Hampshire | $71,830 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a writer and author make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $32.80 ($68,220 a year).
Do writer and authors make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $68,220 against $76,910 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Illinois rank for writer and author pay?
Illinois ranks 20 of 43 states.
Which city in Illinois pays writer and authors the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $75,940 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.