Writer and Author Salary in Pennsylvania
Based on 1K+ workers in Pennsylvania
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (PA)
$77,410
$37.216/hr
vs National Average
$70,716
+9.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$40K – $178K
1K employed in Pennsylvania
Salary Distribution — Writer and Author in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,270 |
| 25th percentile | $54,030 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $77,410 |
| 75th percentile | $102,480 |
| 90th percentile | $178,490 |
Historical Salary Trend — Writer and Author in Pennsylvania vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $49,980 |
| 2023 | $62,500 |
| 2024 | $58,170 |
| 2025 | $77,410 |
| Year | Pennsylvania Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $49,980 | $62,421 |
| 2023 | $62,500 | $65,436 |
| 2024 | $58,170 | $66,313 |
| 2025 | $77,410 | $70,716 |