Writer and Author Salary in Tennessee
Based on 1K+ workers in Tennessee
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (TN)
$58,620
$28.183/hr
vs National Average
$66,313
-11.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$41K – $91K
1K employed in Tennessee
Salary Distribution — Writer and Author in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $41,020 |
| 25th percentile | $46,940 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $58,620 |
| 75th percentile | $67,580 |
| 90th percentile | $91,070 |
Historical Salary Trend — Writer and Author in Tennessee vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $57,440 |
| 2023 | $58,830 |
| 2024 | $58,620 |
| Year | Tennessee Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $57,440 | $62,421 |
| 2023 | $58,830 | $65,436 |
| 2024 | $58,620 | $66,313 |