How much does a writer and author make in Indiana?
$75,820a year
Median yearly pay for writer and authors in Indiana. That is $36.45 an hour or $6,318 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.45
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,640Median: $75,820Highest 10%: $128,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,640 | $24.83 | |
| 25th | $59,080 | $28.40 | |
| Median | $75,820 | $36.45 | |
| 75th | $90,590 | $43.55 | |
| 90th | $128,600 | $61.85 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $75,940 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $63,640 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $62,440 |
| Louisville, KY | $52,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for writer and authors.
| 11. Oregon | $80,540 |
| 12. Pennsylvania | $77,410 |
| 13. Colorado | $76,830 |
| 14. Indiana | $75,820 |
| 15. Georgia | $74,710 |
| 16. Minnesota | $72,810 |
| 17. New Hampshire | $71,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a writer and author make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $36.45 ($75,820 a year).
Do writer and authors make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $75,820 against $76,910 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Indiana rank for writer and author pay?
Indiana ranks 14 of 43 states.
Which city in Indiana 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.