How much does a writer and author make in Philadelphia?
Median yearly pay for writer and authors in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $40.45 an hour or $7,011 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.45
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 122
- Jobs in the area
- 560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,080 | $25.04 | |
| 25th | $60,320 | $29.00 | |
| Median | $84,130 | $40.45 | |
| 75th | $102,500 | $49.27 | |
| 90th | $182,200 | $87.58 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for writer and authors.
| Harrisburg, PA | $77,740 |
| Lancaster, PA | $65,660 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $111,900 |
| Art Director | $105,300 |
| Broadcast Technician | $103,200 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $96,530 |
| Technical Writer | $92,330 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $89,190 |
| Producer and Director | $79,070 |
| Fashion Designer | $78,890 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $76,770 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $75,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a writer and author make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $40.45 ($84,130 a year).
Do writer and authors make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $84,130 against $76,910 nationally, 9% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $77,410, so Philadelphia pays 9% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for writer and author pay?
18 of 122 metro areas with data.
How much does a writer and author make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $182,200 or more.
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.