The median annual wage for Writers and Authors in Peoria, IL is $59,060 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $58,610.
Pay spans roughly $32,390 at the 10th percentile to $81,040 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.39 per hour. An estimated 30 people work as writers and authors in Peoria, IL.
| Median (annual) | $59,060 |
| Mean (annual) | $58,610 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.39 |
| 10th percentile | $32,390 |
| 90th percentile | $81,040 |
| Employment | 30 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.