How much does a writer and author make in Pennsylvania?
$77,410a year
Median yearly pay for writer and authors in Pennsylvania. That is $37.22 an hour or $6,451 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.22
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 1,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,270Median: $77,410Highest 10%: $178,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,270 | $19.36 | |
| 25th | $54,030 | $25.98 | |
| Median | $77,410 | $37.22 | |
| 75th | $102,500 | $49.27 | |
| 90th | $178,500 | $85.81 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $84,130 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $77,740 |
| Lancaster, PA | $65,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for writer and authors.
| 9. Virginia | $85,000 |
| 10. New Jersey | $81,590 |
| 11. Oregon | $80,540 |
| 12. Pennsylvania | $77,410 |
| 13. Colorado | $76,830 |
| 14. Indiana | $75,820 |
| 15. Georgia | $74,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a writer and author make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $37.22 ($77,410 a year).
Do writer and authors make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $77,410 against $76,910 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for writer and author pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 12 of 43 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays writer and authors the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, 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.