Writers and Authors Salary in Nebraska
Writers and Authors in Nebraska earn a median of $65,470 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $65,470
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range in Nebraska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,230; the top 10% earn over $93,600. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
States ranked near Nebraska
Similar jobs in Nebraska
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers$65,470 median in Nebraska (broader BLS group)
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$40,420 median in Nebraska
- Public Relations Specialists$61,780 median in Nebraska
- Editors$46,320 median in Nebraska
- Talent Directors$52,580 median in Nebraska (broader BLS group)
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$45,020 median in Nebraska
Writers and Authors pay in Nebraska
How much do writers and authors make in Nebraska?
The median is $65,470 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,230 and the top 10% earn over $93,600. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nebraska a good state for writers and authors?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 43 (−15% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.