Writer and Author Salary in Tennessee
Based on 1K+ workers in Tennessee
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (TN)
$58,870
$28.303/hr
vs National Average
$70,716
-16.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$39K – $101K
1K employed in Tennessee
Salary Distribution — Writer and Author in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,720 |
| 25th percentile | $47,120 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $58,870 |
| 75th percentile | $78,900 |
| 90th percentile | $100,910 |
Historical Salary Trend — Writer and Author in Tennessee vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $57,440 |
| 2023 | $58,830 |
| 2024 | $58,620 |
| 2025 | $58,870 |
| Year | Tennessee Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $57,440 | $62,421 |
| 2023 | $58,830 | $65,436 |
| 2024 | $58,620 | $66,313 |
| 2025 | $58,870 | $70,716 |