Writers and Authors Salary by State
National median: $76,910
| State | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $66,950 |
| Arizona | $55,990 |
| Arkansas | $47,970 |
| California | $86,480 |
| Colorado | $76,830 |
| Connecticut | $98,460 |
| District of Columbia | $129,300 |
| Florida | $68,080 |
| Georgia | $74,710 |
| Hawaii | — |
| Idaho | $56,360 |
| Illinois | $68,220 |
| Indiana | $75,820 |
| Iowa | $61,010 |
| Kansas | $65,840 |
| Kentucky | $48,780 |
| Louisiana | $89,520 |
| Maine | — |
| Maryland | $104,330 |
| Massachusetts | $85,260 |
| Minnesota | $72,810 |
| Mississippi | $54,180 |
| Missouri | $58,140 |
| Montana | — |
| Nebraska | $65,470 |
| Nevada | $63,910 |
| New Hampshire | $71,830 |
| New Jersey | $81,590 |
| New Mexico | — |
| New York | — |
| North Carolina | $63,660 |
| North Dakota | $50,860 |
| Ohio | $65,930 |
| Oklahoma | $58,770 |
| Oregon | $80,540 |
| Pennsylvania | $77,410 |
| Rhode Island | $70,190 |
| South Carolina | $51,920 |
| South Dakota | $56,700 |
| Tennessee | $58,870 |
| Texas | $69,990 |
| Utah | $64,530 |
| Vermont | $94,430 |
| Virginia | $85,000 |
| Washington | $85,700 |
| West Virginia | $64,410 |
| Wisconsin | $64,370 |
| Wyoming | $49,650 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)