Writer and Author Salary in Pennsylvania
Based on 1K+ workers in Pennsylvania
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (PA)
$58,170
$27.966/hr
vs National Average
$66,313
-12.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$21K – $135K
1K employed in Pennsylvania
Salary Distribution — Writer and Author in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $21,030 |
| 25th percentile | $45,640 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $58,170 |
| 75th percentile | $85,490 |
| 90th percentile | $134,780 |
Historical Salary Trend — Writer and Author in Pennsylvania vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $49,980 |
| 2023 | $62,500 |
| 2024 | $58,170 |
| Year | Pennsylvania Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $49,980 | $62,421 |
| 2023 | $62,500 | $65,436 |
| 2024 | $58,170 | $66,313 |