Writers and Authors Salary in Kentucky
Writers and Authors in Kentucky earn a median of $48,780 a year, −37% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,780
- vs. U.S. median
- −37% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 350
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,580; the top 10% earn over $76,010. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers$48,780 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$47,530 median in Kentucky
- Public Relations Specialists$60,150 median in Kentucky
- Editors$59,430 median in Kentucky
- Talent Directors$54,550 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$36,170 median in Kentucky
Writers and Authors pay in Kentucky
How much do writers and authors make in Kentucky?
The median is $48,780 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,580 and the top 10% earn over $76,010. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for writers and authors?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 43 (−37% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.