Writers and Authors Salary in Arizona
Writers and Authors in Arizona earn a median of $55,990 a year, −27% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $55,990
- vs. U.S. median
- −27% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 600
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,300; the top 10% earn over $90,990. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
States ranked near Arizona
Similar jobs in Arizona
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers$55,990 median in Arizona (broader BLS group)
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$43,100 median in Arizona
- Public Relations Specialists$66,710 median in Arizona
- Editors$63,090 median in Arizona
- Talent Directors$67,320 median in Arizona (broader BLS group)
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$47,930 median in Arizona
Writers and Authors pay in Arizona
How much do writers and authors make in Arizona?
The median is $55,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,300 and the top 10% earn over $90,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for writers and authors?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 43 (−27% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.