Writers and Authors pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for writers and authors is $37.22 an hour ($77,410 a year). About 1,080 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($76,910). Pennsylvania ranks 12th of 43 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for writers and authors in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.36 | $40,270 |
| 25% of workers | $25.98 | $54,030 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.22 | $77,410 |
| 75% of workers | $49.27 | $102,480 |
| 90% of workers | $85.81 | $178,490 |
Writers and Authors pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $84,130 | 560 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $77,740 | 50 |
| Lancaster | $65,660 | 50 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $57,460 |
| Editors | $63,460 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $57,040 |
| Technical Writers | $87,620 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $52,080 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $65,100 |
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