How much does a writer and author make in Las Vegas?
$67,280a year
Median yearly pay for writer and authors in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area. That is $32.35 an hour or $5,607 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.35
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 122
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,560Median: $67,280Highest 10%: $85,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,560 | $19.50 | |
| 25th | $48,130 | $23.14 | |
| Median | $67,280 | $32.35 | |
| 75th | $74,940 | $36.03 | |
| 90th | $85,600 | $41.15 |
Other cities in Nevada
Median yearly pay for writer and authors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Las Vegas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $136,200 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $124,100 |
| Art Director | $98,070 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $87,300 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $83,040 |
| Music Director and Composer | $82,920 |
| Technical Writer | $82,860 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $81,840 |
| Designer | $81,800 |
| News Analyst | $81,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a writer and author make an hour in Las Vegas?
The median hourly pay in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area is $32.35 ($67,280 a year).
Do writer and authors make more in Las Vegas than the national average?
No: $67,280 against $76,910 nationally, 13% less.
How does Las Vegas compare with the rest of Nevada?
The median in Nevada is $63,910, so Las Vegas pays 5% more.
Where does Las Vegas rank for writer and author pay?
64 of 122 metro areas with data.
How much does a writer and author make starting out in Las Vegas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,600 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.