Writer and Author Salary in Maryland
Based on 620+ workers in Maryland
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (MD)
$107,540
$51.702/hr
vs National Average
$66,313
+62.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$58K – $156K
620 employed in Maryland
Salary Distribution — Writer and Author in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $57,830 |
| 25th percentile | $77,920 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $107,540 |
| 75th percentile | $139,370 |
| 90th percentile | $155,950 |
Historical Salary Trend — Writer and Author in Maryland vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $79,930 |
| 2023 | $97,770 |
| 2024 | $107,540 |
| Year | Maryland Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $79,930 | $62,421 |
| 2023 | $97,770 | $65,436 |
| 2024 | $107,540 | $66,313 |