How much does a writer and author make in New Hampshire?
$71,830a year
Median yearly pay for writer and authors in New Hampshire. That is $34.53 an hour or $5,986 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.53
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,200Median: $71,830Highest 10%: $132,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,200 | $20.77 | |
| 25th | $50,750 | $24.40 | |
| Median | $71,830 | $34.53 | |
| 75th | $98,550 | $47.38 | |
| 90th | $132,900 | $63.88 |
Cities in New Hampshire
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $85,260 |
| Manchester, NH | $64,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for writer and authors.
| 14. Indiana | $75,820 |
| 15. Georgia | $74,710 |
| 16. Minnesota | $72,810 |
| 17. New Hampshire | $71,830 |
| 18. Rhode Island | $70,190 |
| 19. Texas | $69,990 |
| 20. Illinois | $68,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a writer and author make an hour in New Hampshire?
The median hourly pay in New Hampshire is $34.53 ($71,830 a year).
Do writer and authors make more in New Hampshire than the national average?
No: $71,830 against $76,910 nationally, 7% less.
Where does New Hampshire rank for writer and author pay?
New Hampshire ranks 17 of 43 states.
Which city in New Hampshire pays writer and authors the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $85,260 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.