Salary data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Writer & Author salary in Georgia
$74,710
Median annual
$35.92
Median hourly
$83,270
Mean annual
820
Employed
In Georgia, a typical writer earned $74,710 a year in May 2025 (median), with an average of $83,270. About 820 people work in this occupation there.
That is 3% below the national median of $76,910. Compared with all occupations in Georgia (median $48,170), writers earn 55% more. Its location quotient of 0.55 means the job is less common here than nationally.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $38,460, while the top 10% earned more than $133,540. Many writers are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,460 | $18.49 |
| 25th | $58,700 | $28.22 |
| Median | $74,710 | $35.92 |
| 75th | $99,260 | $47.72 |
| 90th | $133,540 | $64.20 |
Metro areas in Georgia
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $81,990 | 490 |
| Savannah, GA | $68,030 | 40 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.