How much does a writer and author make in Rhode Island?
$70,190a year
Median yearly pay for writer and authors in Rhode Island. That is $33.75 an hour or $5,849 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.75
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,060Median: $70,190Highest 10%: $130,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,060 | $20.22 | |
| 25th | $56,180 | $27.01 | |
| Median | $70,190 | $33.75 | |
| 75th | $84,170 | $40.47 | |
| 90th | $130,000 | $62.50 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $70,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for writer and authors.
| 15. Georgia | $74,710 |
| 16. Minnesota | $72,810 |
| 17. New Hampshire | $71,830 |
| 18. Rhode Island | $70,190 |
| 19. Texas | $69,990 |
| 20. Illinois | $68,220 |
| 21. Florida | $68,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a writer and author make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $33.75 ($70,190 a year).
Do writer and authors make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $70,190 against $76,910 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for writer and author pay?
Rhode Island ranks 18 of 43 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays writer and authors the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $70,620 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.