How much does a writer and author make in Phoenix?
$58,870a year
Median yearly pay for writer and authors in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $28.30 an hour or $4,906 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.30
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 101 of 122
- Jobs in the area
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,200Median: $58,870Highest 10%: $90,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,200 | $21.73 | |
| 25th | $49,440 | $23.77 | |
| Median | $58,870 | $28.30 | |
| 75th | $76,270 | $36.67 | |
| 90th | $90,980 | $43.74 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for writer and authors.
| Tucson, AZ | $47,990 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $96,670 |
| Technical Writer | $83,480 |
| Broadcast Technician | $81,640 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $80,440 |
| Producer and Director | $72,740 |
| Camera Operator | $71,080 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $70,490 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $67,890 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $66,360 |
| Editor | $64,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a writer and author make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $28.30 ($58,870 a year).
Do writer and authors make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $58,870 against $76,910 nationally, 23% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $55,990, so Phoenix pays 5% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for writer and author pay?
101 of 122 metro areas with data.
How much does a writer and author make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,980 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.