Salary data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Writer & Author salary in Puerto Rico
$43,440
Median annual
$20.89
Median hourly
$44,990
Mean annual
90
Employed
The median annual wage for writers and authors in Puerto Rico was $43,440 in May 2025, with an average of $44,990. About 90 people work in this occupation there.
That is 44% below the national median of $76,910. Compared with all occupations in Puerto Rico (median $28,680), writers earn 51% more. Its location quotient of 0.31 means the job is less common here than nationally.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $30,040, while the top 10% earned more than $66,680. Many writers are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,040 | $14.44 |
| 25th | $37,010 | $17.79 |
| Median | $43,440 | $20.89 |
| 75th | $47,590 | $22.88 |
| 90th | $66,680 | $32.06 |
Metro areas in Puerto Rico
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | $44,300 | 80 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.