Writer and Author Salary in Missouri
Based on 600+ workers in Missouri
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (MO)
$58,140
$27.952/hr
vs National Average
$70,716
-17.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$42K – $99K
600 employed in Missouri
Salary Distribution — Writer and Author in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42,000 |
| 25th percentile | $48,130 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $58,140 |
| 75th percentile | $77,570 |
| 90th percentile | $98,930 |
Historical Salary Trend — Writer and Author in Missouri vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $61,990 |
| 2023 | $59,370 |
| 2024 | $59,040 |
| 2025 | $58,140 |
| Year | Missouri Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $61,990 | $62,421 |
| 2023 | $59,370 | $65,436 |
| 2024 | $59,040 | $66,313 |
| 2025 | $58,140 | $70,716 |