How much does a writer and author make in Providence?
$70,620a year
Median yearly pay for writer and authors in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $33.95 an hour or $5,885 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.95
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 54 of 122
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,200Median: $70,620Highest 10%: $120,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,200 | $24.13 | |
| 25th | $57,830 | $27.80 | |
| Median | $70,620 | $33.95 | |
| 75th | $84,660 | $40.70 | |
| 90th | $120,700 | $58.01 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for writer and authors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $93,220 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $92,250 |
| Technical Writer | $92,240 |
| Art Director | $81,820 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $80,040 |
| Film and Video Editor | $79,810 |
| Producer and Director | $78,530 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $77,210 |
| Editor | $76,180 |
| Graphic Designer | $70,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a writer and author make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $33.95 ($70,620 a year).
Do writer and authors make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $70,620 against $76,910 nationally, 8% less.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $70,190, so Providence pays 1% more.
Where does Providence rank for writer and author pay?
54 of 122 metro areas with data.
How much does a writer and author make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $120,700 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.