Writers and Authors Salary in Utah
Writers and Authors in Utah earn a median of $64,530 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,530
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range in Utah
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,260; the top 10% earn over $101,460. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
States ranked near Utah
Similar jobs in Utah
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers$64,530 median in Utah (broader BLS group)
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$61,880 median in Utah
- Public Relations Specialists$62,670 median in Utah
- Editors$65,040 median in Utah
- Talent Directors$76,350 median in Utah (broader BLS group)
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$46,080 median in Utah
Writers and Authors pay in Utah
How much do writers and authors make in Utah?
The median is $64,530 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,260 and the top 10% earn over $101,460. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Utah a good state for writers and authors?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 43 (−16% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.