How much does a writer and author make in Virginia?
$85,000a year
Median yearly pay for writer and authors in Virginia. That is $40.87 an hour or $7,083 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.87
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 1,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,190Median: $85,000Highest 10%: $131,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,190 | $21.25 | |
| 25th | $64,730 | $31.12 | |
| Median | $85,000 | $40.87 | |
| 75th | $104,000 | $50.00 | |
| 90th | $131,000 | $63.00 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $108,500 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $76,990 |
| Richmond, VA | $74,300 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $73,460 |
| Kingsport, TN | $57,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for writer and authors.
| 6. California | $86,480 |
| 7. Washington | $85,700 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $85,260 |
| 9. Virginia | $85,000 |
| 10. New Jersey | $81,590 |
| 11. Oregon | $80,540 |
| 12. Pennsylvania | $77,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a writer and author make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $40.87 ($85,000 a year).
Do writer and authors make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $85,000 against $76,910 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Virginia rank for writer and author pay?
Virginia ranks 9 of 43 states.
Which city in Virginia pays writer and authors the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $108,500 a year.
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.