How much does a writer and author make in Maryland?
$104,300a year
Median yearly pay for writer and authors in Maryland. That is $50.16 an hour or $8,694 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.16
- Vs. national median
- +36%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,560Median: $104,300Highest 10%: $165,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,560 | $28.63 | |
| 25th | $77,020 | $37.03 | |
| Median | $104,300 | $50.16 | |
| 75th | $140,700 | $67.63 | |
| 90th | $165,100 | $79.35 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $108,500 |
| Baltimore, MD | $87,020 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $84,130 |
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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a writer and author make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $50.16 ($104,300 a year).
Do writer and authors make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $104,300 against $76,910 nationally, 36% more.
Where does Maryland rank for writer and author pay?
Maryland ranks 2 of 43 states.
Which city in Maryland pays writer and authors the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $108,500 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.