Writers and Authors Salary in Colorado
Writers and Authors in Colorado earn a median of $76,830 a year, 0% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $76,830
- vs. U.S. median
- 0% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 1,300
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,810; the top 10% earn over $132,630. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
States ranked near Colorado
Similar jobs in Colorado
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers$76,830 median in Colorado (broader BLS group)
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$60,770 median in Colorado
- Public Relations Specialists$80,680 median in Colorado
- Editors$77,870 median in Colorado
- Talent Directors$78,060 median in Colorado (broader BLS group)
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$50,660 median in Colorado
Writers and Authors pay in Colorado
How much do writers and authors make in Colorado?
The median is $76,830 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,810 and the top 10% earn over $132,630. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for writers and authors?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 43 (0% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.