Writer and Author Salary in Mississippi
Based on 130+ workers in Mississippi
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (MS)
$54,180
$26.048/hr
vs National Average
$70,716
-23.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$26K – $86K
130 employed in Mississippi
Salary Distribution — Writer and Author in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $25,820 |
| 25th percentile | $41,600 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $54,180 |
| 75th percentile | $63,770 |
| 90th percentile | $85,550 |
Historical Salary Trend — Writer and Author in Mississippi vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $50,870 |
| 2023 | $45,700 |
| 2024 | $51,230 |
| 2025 | $54,180 |
| Year | Mississippi Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $50,870 | $62,421 |
| 2023 | $45,700 | $65,436 |
| 2024 | $51,230 | $66,313 |
| 2025 | $54,180 | $70,716 |