Writers and Authors pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for writers and authors is $32.73 an hour ($68,080 a year). About 3,010 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($76,910). Florida ranks 21st of 43 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for writers and authors in Florida
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.02 | $41,650 |
| 25% of workers | $22.79 | $47,410 |
| Half of workers (median) | $32.73 | $68,080 |
| 75% of workers | $44.76 | $93,100 |
| 90% of workers | $49.30 | $102,540 |
Writers and Authors pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $73,440 | 40 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $72,560 | 400 |
| Tallahassee | $72,400 | 70 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $68,880 | 390 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $66,470 | 1,270 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $64,900 | 50 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $60,640 | 60 |
| Jacksonville | $56,760 | 0 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for writers and authors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -0.3% over ten years, little or no change · about 11,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Florida
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $63,660 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $48,930 |
| Editors | $73,950 |
| Technical Writers | $86,240 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $58,730 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $67,450 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $49,240 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $56,360 |
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