Writers and Authors Salary in Pennsylvania
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Pennsylvania
Writers and Authors in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $60,242 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -16.6% vs the national median of $72,270. An estimated 1,080 writers and authors are employed across Pennsylvania, with salaries ranging from $49,020 to $75,890 depending on location.
$60,242
Avg median salary in Pennsylvania
$75,890
Highest paying metro
$49,020
Lowest paying metro
1,080
Employed in Pennsylvania
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Writers and Authors salaries by city in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $75,890 | $51,670 | $98,430 | 720 |
| Allentown, PA-NJ | $67,350 | $49,660 | $77,700 | 40 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $66,560 | $45,190 | $81,350 | 60 |
| Lancaster, PA | $52,720 | $47,730 | $69,330 | 40 |
| Reading, PA | $49,910 | $21,770 | $72,970 | 30 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $49,020 | $44,290 | $74,610 | 190 |