Salary data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Writer & Author salary in Connecticut
$98,460
Median annual
$47.34
Median hourly
$110,420
Mean annual
480
Employed
In Connecticut, a typical writer earned $98,460 a year in May 2025 (median), with an average of $110,420. About 480 people work in this occupation there.
That is 28% above the national median of $76,910. Compared with all occupations in Connecticut (median $59,690), writers earn 65% more.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $52,250, while the top 10% earned more than $153,560. Many writers are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,250 | $25.12 |
| 25th | $73,610 | $35.39 |
| Median | $98,460 | $47.34 |
| 75th | $129,260 | $62.14 |
| 90th | $153,560 | $73.83 |
Metro areas in Connecticut
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $127,350 | 50 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $103,060 | 150 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $97,160 | 140 |
| New Haven, CT | $94,410 | 60 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $84,940 | 40 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.