How much does a writer and author make in Nevada?
$63,910a year
Median yearly pay for writer and authors in Nevada. That is $30.73 an hour or $5,326 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.73
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,560Median: $63,910Highest 10%: $83,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,560 | $19.50 | |
| 25th | $48,130 | $23.14 | |
| Median | $63,910 | $30.73 | |
| 75th | $74,940 | $36.03 | |
| 90th | $83,130 | $39.97 |
Cities in Nevada
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Las Vegas, NV | $67,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for writer and authors.
| 26. Utah | $64,530 |
| 27. West Virginia | $64,410 |
| 28. Wisconsin | $64,370 |
| 29. Nevada | $63,910 |
| 30. North Carolina | $63,660 |
| 31. Iowa | $61,010 |
| 32. Tennessee | $58,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a writer and author make an hour in Nevada?
The median hourly pay in Nevada is $30.73 ($63,910 a year).
Do writer and authors make more in Nevada than the national average?
No: $63,910 against $76,910 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Nevada rank for writer and author pay?
Nevada ranks 29 of 43 states.
Which city in Nevada pays writer and authors the most?
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV, with a median of $67,280 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.