Writers and Authors Salary in Minnesota
Writers and Authors in Minnesota earn a median of $72,810 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $72,810
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 720
Pay range in Minnesota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,700; the top 10% earn over $103,890. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
States ranked near Minnesota
Similar jobs in Minnesota
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers$72,810 median in Minnesota (broader BLS group)
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$46,490 median in Minnesota
- Public Relations Specialists$68,620 median in Minnesota
- Editors$62,650 median in Minnesota
- Talent Directors$76,360 median in Minnesota (broader BLS group)
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$43,530 median in Minnesota
Writers and Authors pay in Minnesota
How much do writers and authors make in Minnesota?
The median is $72,810 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,700 and the top 10% earn over $103,890. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Minnesota a good state for writers and authors?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 43 (−5% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.