Writer and Author Salary in Kentucky
Based on 340+ workers in Kentucky
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (KY)
$43,450
$20.889/hr
vs National Average
$66,313
-34.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$35K – $75K
340 employed in Kentucky
Salary Distribution — Writer and Author in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,430 |
| 25th percentile | $38,990 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $43,450 |
| 75th percentile | $61,180 |
| 90th percentile | $75,330 |
Historical Salary Trend — Writer and Author in Kentucky vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $53,540 |
| 2023 | $64,680 |
| 2024 | $43,450 |
| Year | Kentucky Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $53,540 | $62,421 |
| 2023 | $64,680 | $65,436 |
| 2024 | $43,450 | $66,313 |