How much does a writer and author make in Richmond?
$74,300a year
Median yearly pay for writer and authors in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $35.72 an hour or $6,192 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.72
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 45 of 122
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,190Median: $74,300Highest 10%: $97,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,190 | $21.25 | |
| 25th | $44,190 | $21.25 | |
| Median | $74,300 | $35.72 | |
| 75th | $91,250 | $43.87 | |
| 90th | $97,450 | $46.85 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for writer and authors.
| Washington, DC | $108,500 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $76,990 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $73,460 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $114,400 |
| Art Director | $99,610 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $89,360 |
| Technical Writer | $79,200 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $78,030 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $75,730 |
| Editor | $70,380 |
| Graphic Designer | $66,350 |
| Fine Artist | $62,000 |
| Producer and Director | $59,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a writer and author make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $35.72 ($74,300 a year).
Do writer and authors make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $74,300 against $76,910 nationally, 3% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $85,000, so Richmond pays 13% less.
Where does Richmond rank for writer and author pay?
45 of 122 metro areas with data.
How much does a writer and author make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,450 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.