Salary data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Writer & Author salary in Indiana
$75,820
Median annual
$36.45
Median hourly
$85,430
Mean annual
450
Employed
The median annual wage for writers and authors in Indiana was $75,820 in May 2025, with an average of $85,430. About 450 people work in this occupation there.
That is roughly in line with the national median. Compared with all occupations in Indiana (median $47,860), writers earn 58% more. Its location quotient of 0.46 means the job is less common here than nationally.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $51,640, while the top 10% earned more than $128,640. Many writers are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,640 | $24.83 |
| 25th | $59,080 | $28.40 |
| Median | $75,820 | $36.45 |
| 75th | $90,590 | $43.55 |
| 90th | $128,640 | $61.84 |
Metro areas in Indiana
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne, IN | $63,640 | 50 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.