Writers and Authors Salary in Connecticut
Writers and Authors in Connecticut earn a median of $98,460 a year, +28% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $98,460
- vs. U.S. median
- +28% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 480
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,250; the top 10% earn over $153,560. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
States ranked near Connecticut
Similar jobs in Connecticut
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers$98,460 median in Connecticut (broader BLS group)
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$61,620 median in Connecticut
- Public Relations Specialists$84,990 median in Connecticut
- Editors$85,950 median in Connecticut
- Talent Directors$88,260 median in Connecticut (broader BLS group)
- Producers and Directors$88,260 median in Connecticut
Writers and Authors pay in Connecticut
How much do writers and authors make in Connecticut?
The median is $98,460 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,250 and the top 10% earn over $153,560. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for writers and authors?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 43 (+28% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.