Writers and Authors Salary in Mississippi
Writers and Authors in Mississippi earn a median of $54,180 a year, −30% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $54,180
- vs. U.S. median
- −30% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $25,820; the top 10% earn over $85,550. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
States ranked near Mississippi
Similar jobs in Mississippi
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers$54,180 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$45,240 median in Mississippi
- Public Relations Specialists$59,810 median in Mississippi
- Editors$54,380 median in Mississippi
- Talent Directors$48,100 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$34,040 median in Mississippi
Writers and Authors pay in Mississippi
How much do writers and authors make in Mississippi?
The median is $54,180 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $25,820 and the top 10% earn over $85,550. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for writers and authors?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 43 (−30% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.