Writers and Authors pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for writers and authors is $40.87 an hour ($85,000 a year). About 1,530 people work in this job there.
That is 11% higher than the U.S. median ($76,910). Virginia ranks 9th of 43 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for writers and authors in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.25 | $44,190 |
| 25% of workers | $31.12 | $64,730 |
| Half of workers (median) | $40.87 | $85,000 |
| 75% of workers | $50.00 | $104,000 |
| 90% of workers | $63.00 | $131,040 |
Writers and Authors pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $76,990 | 70 |
| Richmond | $74,300 | 230 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $73,460 | 160 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $80,380 |
| Editors | $80,590 |
| Technical Writers | $93,600 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $63,030 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $62,140 |
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