How much does a writer and author make in North Carolina?
$63,660a year
Median yearly pay for writer and authors in North Carolina. That is $30.61 an hour or $5,305 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.61
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 1,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,180Median: $63,660Highest 10%: $117,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,180 | $20.28 | |
| 25th | $47,940 | $23.05 | |
| Median | $63,660 | $30.61 | |
| 75th | $83,360 | $40.08 | |
| 90th | $117,800 | $56.64 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Durham, NC | $84,130 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $73,460 |
| Asheville, NC | $70,280 |
| Raleigh, NC | $69,100 |
| Charlotte, NC | $63,720 |
| Greensboro, NC | $63,270 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $61,460 |
| Wilmington, NC | $47,940 |
| Hickory, NC | $47,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for writer and authors.
| 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 |
| 33. Oklahoma | $58,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a writer and author make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $30.61 ($63,660 a year).
Do writer and authors make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $63,660 against $76,910 nationally, 17% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for writer and author pay?
North Carolina ranks 30 of 43 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays writer and authors the most?
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, with a median of $84,130 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.