Writers and Authors Salary in Ohio

Writers and authors in Ohio earn the most in Columbus (average $76,250 a year) and the least in Akron ($59,760), across the 6 Ohio metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the writers and authors average at $69,630 and the median at $65,930 for 830 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $86,090.

Writers and Authors average salary by city in Ohio

Columbus$76,250
Toledo$70,290
Dayton$63,750
Cleveland$63,740
Cincinnati$62,160
Akron$59,760

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Columbus	$76,250	$76,490	$62,140	$58,911	95
Toledo	$70,290	$63,090	$53,340	$55,031	91
Dayton	$63,750	$64,690	$55,880	$50,498	93
Cleveland	$63,740	$60,880	$48,370	$50,491	94
Cincinnati	$62,160	$62,440	$45,710	$49,739	95
Akron	$59,760	$59,900	$45,700	$47,502	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Columbus's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Writers and Authors salary in other states

Writers and Authors salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-3043.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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