Writers and Authors Salary in Arkansas
Writers and Authors in Arkansas earn a median of $47,970 a year, −38% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,970
- vs. U.S. median
- −38% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 43 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 270
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,560; the top 10% earn over $79,350. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
States ranked near Arkansas
Similar jobs in Arkansas
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers$47,970 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$37,450 median in Arkansas
- Public Relations Specialists$65,000 median in Arkansas
- Editors$50,180 median in Arkansas
- Talent Directors$38,820 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$36,160 median in Arkansas
Writers and Authors pay in Arkansas
How much do writers and authors make in Arkansas?
The median is $47,970 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,560 and the top 10% earn over $79,350. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for writers and authors?
On pay alone it ranks 43 of 43 (−38% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.