Writers and Authors pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for writers and authors is $30.60 an hour ($63,660 a year). About 1,810 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($76,910). North Carolina ranks 30th of 43 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for writers and authors in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.28 | $42,180 |
| 25% of workers | $23.05 | $47,940 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.60 | $63,660 |
| 75% of workers | $40.08 | $83,360 |
| 90% of workers | $56.64 | $117,820 |
Writers and Authors pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $84,130 | 130 |
| Asheville | $70,280 | 90 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $69,100 | 360 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $63,720 | 420 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $63,270 | 100 |
| Winston-Salem | $61,460 | 50 |
| Wilmington | $47,940 | 180 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $47,300 | 40 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for writers and authors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- 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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $67,230 |
| Technical Writers | $86,320 |
| Editors | $73,740 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $50,030 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $58,670 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $47,910 |
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