Writers and Authors Salary in North Dakota
Writers and Authors in North Dakota earn a median of $50,860 a year, −34% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,860
- vs. U.S. median
- −34% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range in North Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,000; the top 10% earn over $83,920. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
States ranked near North Dakota
Similar jobs in North Dakota
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers$50,860 median in North Dakota (broader BLS group)
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$43,420 median in North Dakota
- Public Relations Specialists$70,280 median in North Dakota
- Editors$60,520 median in North Dakota
- Talent Directors$57,870 median in North Dakota (broader BLS group)
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$38,500 median in North Dakota
Writers and Authors pay in North Dakota
How much do writers and authors make in North Dakota?
The median is $50,860 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,000 and the top 10% earn over $83,920. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Dakota a good state for writers and authors?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 43 (−34% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.