Writers and Authors Salary in Kansas
Writers and Authors in Kansas earn a median of $65,840 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $65,840
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range in Kansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,920; the top 10% earn over $92,660. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
States ranked near Kansas
Similar jobs in Kansas
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers$65,840 median in Kansas (broader BLS group)
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$45,870 median in Kansas
- Public Relations Specialists$64,860 median in Kansas
- Editors$61,920 median in Kansas
- Talent Directors$60,600 median in Kansas (broader BLS group)
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$35,130 median in Kansas
Writers and Authors pay in Kansas
How much do writers and authors make in Kansas?
The median is $65,840 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,920 and the top 10% earn over $92,660. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kansas a good state for writers and authors?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 43 (−14% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.