How much does a writer and author make in Syracuse?
$71,520a year
Median yearly pay for writer and authors in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $34.38 an hour or $5,960 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.38
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 122
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,200Median: $71,520Highest 10%: $131,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,200 | $23.17 | |
| 25th | $50,020 | $24.05 | |
| Median | $71,520 | $34.38 | |
| 75th | $97,170 | $46.72 | |
| 90th | $131,300 | $63.10 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for writer and authors.
| Albany, NY | $78,050 |
| Rochester, NY | $68,600 |
| Buffalo, NY | $65,630 |
Related jobs in Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Music Director and Composer | $140,200 |
| Art Director | $118,600 |
| Technical Writer | $84,520 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $81,650 |
| Producer and Director | $79,680 |
| Editor | $69,190 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $64,110 |
| Audio and Video Technician | $61,610 |
| Coach and Scout | $60,600 |
| News Analyst | $57,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a writer and author make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $34.38 ($71,520 a year).
Do writer and authors make more in Syracuse than the national average?
No: $71,520 against $76,910 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for writer and author pay?
53 of 122 metro areas with data.
How much does a writer and author make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $131,300 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.