How much does a writer and author make in Rochester?
$68,600a year
Median yearly pay for writer and authors in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $32.98 an hour or $5,717 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.98
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 61 of 122
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,040Median: $68,600Highest 10%: $148,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,040 | $20.69 | |
| 25th | $43,040 | $20.69 | |
| Median | $68,600 | $32.98 | |
| 75th | $92,150 | $44.30 | |
| 90th | $148,300 | $71.29 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for writer and authors.
| Albany, NY | $78,050 |
| Syracuse, NY | $71,520 |
| Buffalo, NY | $65,630 |
Related jobs in Rochester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $102,100 |
| Musician and Singer | $97,470 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $87,570 |
| Music Director and Composer | $84,130 |
| Producer and Director | $83,030 |
| Technical Writer | $78,370 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $77,770 |
| Camera Operator | $76,700 |
| Editor | $76,620 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $71,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a writer and author make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $32.98 ($68,600 a year).
Do writer and authors make more in Rochester than the national average?
No: $68,600 against $76,910 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Rochester rank for writer and author pay?
61 of 122 metro areas with data.
How much does a writer and author make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $148,300 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.