Writers and Authors Salary in Oklahoma
Writers and Authors in Oklahoma earn a median of $58,770 a year, −24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,770
- vs. U.S. median
- −24% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 220
Pay range in Oklahoma
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,230; the top 10% earn over $98,230. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
States ranked near Oklahoma
Similar jobs in Oklahoma
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers$58,770 median in Oklahoma (broader BLS group)
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$48,210 median in Oklahoma
- Public Relations Specialists$64,920 median in Oklahoma
- Editors$50,780 median in Oklahoma
- Talent Directors$61,600 median in Oklahoma (broader BLS group)
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$36,110 median in Oklahoma
Writers and Authors pay in Oklahoma
How much do writers and authors make in Oklahoma?
The median is $58,770 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,230 and the top 10% earn over $98,230. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Oklahoma a good state for writers and authors?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 43 (−24% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.