How much does a writer and author make in San Juan?
$44,300a year
Median yearly pay for writer and authors in the San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR metro area. That is $21.30 an hour or $3,692 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.30
- Vs. national median
- -42%
- Rank among cities
- 120 of 122
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,720Median: $44,300Highest 10%: $66,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,720 | $14.29 | |
| 25th | $37,010 | $17.79 | |
| Median | $44,300 | $21.30 | |
| 75th | $47,590 | $22.88 | |
| 90th | $66,680 | $32.06 |
Other cities
Median yearly pay for writer and authors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in San Juan
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Interpreter and Translator | $67,200 |
| Art Director | $57,580 |
| Producer and Director | $48,820 |
| Technical Writer | $46,950 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $46,030 |
| News Analyst | $44,870 |
| Film and Video Editor | $44,490 |
| Editor | $42,390 |
| Dancer | $42,100 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $40,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a writer and author make an hour in San Juan?
The median hourly pay in the San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR metro area is $21.30 ($44,300 a year).
Do writer and authors make more in San Juan than the national average?
No: $44,300 against $76,910 nationally, 42% less.
Where does San Juan rank for writer and author pay?
120 of 122 metro areas with data.
How much does a writer and author make starting out in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,680 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.