Writers and Authors Salary in Ohio
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Ohio
Writers and Authors in Ohio earn a median salary of $63,112 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -12.7% vs the national median of $72,270. An estimated 790 writers and authors are employed across Ohio, with salaries ranging from $46,000 to $75,330 depending on location.
$63,112
Avg median salary in Ohio
$75,330
Highest paying metro
$46,000
Lowest paying metro
790
Employed in Ohio
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Writers and Authors salaries by city in Ohio
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $75,330 | $48,630 | $88,930 | 190 |
| Columbus, OH | $72,000 | $58,250 | $90,400 | 270 |
| Cleveland, OH | $63,400 | $46,750 | $81,570 | 160 |
| Toledo, OH | $63,090 | $53,340 | $87,550 | 30 |
| Dayton, OH | $58,850 | $45,600 | $81,960 | 60 |
| Akron, OH | $46,000 | $37,970 | $67,910 | 80 |