Writers and Authors Salary in Wisconsin
Writers and Authors in Wisconsin earn a median of $64,370 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,370
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 710
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,410; the top 10% earn over $90,880. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
States ranked near Wisconsin
Similar jobs in Wisconsin
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers$64,370 median in Wisconsin (broader BLS group)
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$57,530 median in Wisconsin
- Public Relations Specialists$67,240 median in Wisconsin
- Editors$64,270 median in Wisconsin
- Talent Directors$66,390 median in Wisconsin (broader BLS group)
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$40,630 median in Wisconsin
Writers and Authors pay in Wisconsin
How much do writers and authors make in Wisconsin?
The median is $64,370 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,410 and the top 10% earn over $90,880. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for writers and authors?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 43 (−16% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.