How much does a writer and author make in Ohio?
$65,930a year
Median yearly pay for writer and authors in Ohio. That is $31.70 an hour or $5,494 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.70
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,190Median: $65,930Highest 10%: $101,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,190 | $19.32 | |
| 25th | $55,680 | $26.77 | |
| Median | $65,930 | $31.70 | |
| 75th | $81,060 | $38.97 | |
| 90th | $101,700 | $48.90 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbus, OH | $76,490 |
| Dayton, OH | $64,690 |
| Toledo, OH | $63,090 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $62,440 |
| Cleveland, OH | $60,880 |
| Akron, OH | $59,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for writer and authors.
| 20. Illinois | $68,220 |
| 21. Florida | $68,080 |
| 22. Alabama | $66,950 |
| 23. Ohio | $65,930 |
| 24. Kansas | $65,840 |
| 25. Nebraska | $65,470 |
| 26. Utah | $64,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a writer and author make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $31.70 ($65,930 a year).
Do writer and authors make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $65,930 against $76,910 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Ohio rank for writer and author pay?
Ohio ranks 23 of 43 states.
Which city in Ohio pays writer and authors the most?
Columbus, OH, with a median of $76,490 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.