Writer and Author Salary in Kansas
Based on 190+ workers in Kansas
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (KS)
$59,440
$28.577/hr
vs National Average
$66,313
-10.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$16K – $100K
190 employed in Kansas
Salary Distribution — Writer and Author in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $15,890 |
| 25th percentile | $18,040 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $59,440 |
| 75th percentile | $79,350 |
| 90th percentile | $100,090 |
Historical Salary Trend — Writer and Author in Kansas vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $69,650 |
| 2023 | $63,840 |
| 2024 | $59,440 |
| Year | Kansas Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $69,650 | $62,421 |
| 2023 | $63,840 | $65,436 |
| 2024 | $59,440 | $66,313 |