Writer and Author Salary in Arkansas
Based on 280+ workers in Arkansas
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (AR)
$46,490
$22.351/hr
vs National Average
$66,313
-29.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$35K – $71K
280 employed in Arkansas
Salary Distribution — Writer and Author in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,840 |
| 25th percentile | $41,260 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $46,490 |
| 75th percentile | $57,500 |
| 90th percentile | $71,300 |
Historical Salary Trend — Writer and Author in Arkansas vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $46,740 |
| 2023 | $46,490 |
| 2024 | $46,490 |
| Year | Arkansas Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $46,740 | $62,421 |
| 2023 | $46,490 | $65,436 |
| 2024 | $46,490 | $66,313 |