How much does a writer and author make in Sacramento?
$82,690a year
Median yearly pay for writer and authors in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $39.75 an hour or $6,891 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.75
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 122
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,540Median: $82,690Highest 10%: $152,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,540 | $19.97 | |
| 25th | $69,770 | $33.54 | |
| Median | $82,690 | $39.75 | |
| 75th | $104,600 | $50.26 | |
| 90th | $152,700 | $73.40 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for writer and authors.
| San Jose, CA | $118,800 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $107,700 |
| Oxnard, CA | $82,920 |
| San Diego, CA | $82,590 |
| Riverside, CA | $78,990 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $77,250 |
| Fresno, CA | $77,060 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $122,900 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $118,200 |
| Art Director | $106,400 |
| Music Director and Composer | $94,700 |
| Technical Writer | $94,400 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $89,640 |
| Choreographer | $87,850 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $86,120 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $85,950 |
| Camera Operator | $84,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a writer and author make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $39.75 ($82,690 a year).
Do writer and authors make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $82,690 against $76,910 nationally, 8% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $86,480, so Sacramento pays 4% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for writer and author pay?
22 of 122 metro areas with data.
How much does a writer and author make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $152,700 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.