Writers and Authors Salary in Florida
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Florida
Writers and Authors in Florida earn a median salary of $65,454 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.4% vs the national median of $72,270. An estimated 710 writers and authors are employed across Florida, with salaries ranging from $54,140 to $74,790 depending on location.
$65,454
Avg median salary in Florida
$74,790
Highest paying metro
$54,140
Lowest paying metro
710
Employed in Florida
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Writers and Authors salaries by city in Florida
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pensacola, FL | $74,790 | $47,870 | $142,040 | 40 |
| Deltona, FL | $73,440 | $62,730 | $164,070 | 40 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $72,010 | $58,830 | $92,640 | 40 |
| Orlando, FL | $67,990 | $57,180 | $86,460 | — |
| Tampa, FL | $65,930 | $55,240 | $83,680 | 280 |
| South Florida | $63,900 | $58,170 | $78,140 | 40 |
| Miami, FL | $63,550 | $50,220 | $80,850 | — |
| Cape Coral, FL | $61,540 | $53,940 | $71,280 | 40 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $57,250 | $49,600 | $74,580 | 140 |
| North Port, FL | $54,140 | $42,110 | $76,530 | 90 |