Writer and Author Salary in Louisiana
Based on 380+ workers in Louisiana
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (LA)
$70,810
$34.043/hr
vs National Average
$66,313
+6.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$27K – $108K
380 employed in Louisiana
Salary Distribution — Writer and Author in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $26,520 |
| 25th percentile | $42,990 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $70,810 |
| 75th percentile | $95,510 |
| 90th percentile | $108,480 |
Historical Salary Trend — Writer and Author in Louisiana vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $48,760 |
| 2023 | $69,400 |
| 2024 | $70,810 |
| Year | Louisiana Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $48,760 | $62,421 |
| 2023 | $69,400 | $65,436 |
| 2024 | $70,810 | $66,313 |