Salary data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Writer & Author salary in Nevada
$63,910
Median annual
$30.73
Median hourly
$63,980
Mean annual
190
Employed
In Nevada, a typical writer earned $63,910 a year in May 2025 (median), with an average of $63,980. About 190 people work in this occupation there.
That is 17% below the national median of $76,910. Compared with all occupations in Nevada (median $47,660), writers earn 34% more. Its location quotient of 0.39 means the job is less common here than nationally.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $40,560, while the top 10% earned more than $83,130. Many writers are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,560 | $19.50 |
| 25th | $48,130 | $23.14 |
| Median | $63,910 | $30.73 |
| 75th | $74,940 | $36.03 |
| 90th | $83,130 | $39.97 |
Metro areas in Nevada
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $67,280 | 150 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.