How much does a writer and author make in Portland?
$87,560a year
Median yearly pay for writer and authors in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $42.10 an hour or $7,297 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.10
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 122
- Jobs in the area
- 600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,620Median: $87,560Highest 10%: $159,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,620 | $25.30 | |
| 25th | $61,260 | $29.45 | |
| Median | $87,560 | $42.10 | |
| 75th | $109,300 | $52.53 | |
| 90th | $159,500 | $76.67 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for writer and authors.
| Bend, OR | $55,930 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $145,400 |
| Fine Artist | $98,540 |
| Producer and Director | $88,450 |
| Technical Writer | $81,540 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $81,450 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $80,640 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $78,380 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $76,050 |
| Graphic Designer | $75,650 |
| Editor | $75,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a writer and author make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $42.10 ($87,560 a year).
Do writer and authors make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $87,560 against $76,910 nationally, 14% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $80,540, so Portland pays 9% more.
Where does Portland rank for writer and author pay?
11 of 122 metro areas with data.
How much does a writer and author make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $159,500 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.