Writers and Authors Salary in Nevada
Writers and Authors in Nevada earn a median of $63,910 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,910
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range in Nevada
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,560; the top 10% earn over $83,130. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
States ranked near Nevada
Similar jobs in Nevada
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers$63,910 median in Nevada (broader BLS group)
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$78,550 median in Nevada
- Public Relations Specialists$73,840 median in Nevada
- Editors$72,510 median in Nevada
- Talent Directors$78,480 median in Nevada (broader BLS group)
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$60,460 median in Nevada
Writers and Authors pay in Nevada
How much do writers and authors make in Nevada?
The median is $63,910 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,560 and the top 10% earn over $83,130. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nevada a good state for writers and authors?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 43 (−17% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.