Salary data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Writer & Author salary in Louisiana
$89,520
Median annual
$43.04
Median hourly
$82,560
Mean annual
480
Employed
The median annual wage for writers and authors in Louisiana was $89,520 in May 2025, with an average of $82,560. About 480 people work in this occupation there.
That is 16% above the national median of $76,910. Compared with all occupations in Louisiana (median $45,520), writers earn 97% more.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $29,740, while the top 10% earned more than $114,810. Many writers are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,740 | $14.30 |
| 25th | $55,860 | $26.86 |
| Median | $89,520 | $43.04 |
| 75th | $105,970 | $50.95 |
| 90th | $114,810 | $55.20 |
Metro areas in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $79,020 | 120 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $76,000 | 90 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.