Writers and Authors Salary in Idaho
Writers and Authors in Idaho earn a median of $56,360 a year, −27% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,360
- vs. U.S. median
- −27% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range in Idaho
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,660; the top 10% earn over $108,890. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
States ranked near Idaho
Similar jobs in Idaho
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers$56,360 median in Idaho (broader BLS group)
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$51,190 median in Idaho
- Public Relations Specialists$61,110 median in Idaho
- Talent Directors$61,150 median in Idaho (broader BLS group)
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$46,940 median in Idaho
- Producers and Directors$61,150 median in Idaho
Writers and Authors pay in Idaho
How much do writers and authors make in Idaho?
The median is $56,360 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,660 and the top 10% earn over $108,890. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Idaho a good state for writers and authors?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 43 (−27% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.