Writer and Author Salary in Michigan
Based on 860+ workers in Michigan
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (MI)
$61,800
$29.712/hr
vs National Average
$66,313
-6.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$36K – $82K
860 employed in Michigan
Salary Distribution — Writer and Author in Michigan
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,530 |
| 25th percentile | $45,760 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $61,800 |
| 75th percentile | $68,510 |
| 90th percentile | $81,580 |
Historical Salary Trend — Writer and Author in Michigan vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $52,840 |
| 2023 | $48,460 |
| 2024 | $61,800 |
| Year | Michigan Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $52,840 | $62,421 |
| 2023 | $48,460 | $65,436 |
| 2024 | $61,800 | $66,313 |