Writer and Author Salary in South Dakota
Based on 60+ workers in South Dakota
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (SD)
$56,700
$27.26/hr
vs National Average
$70,716
-19.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$46K – $69K
60 employed in South Dakota
Salary Distribution — Writer and Author in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,760 |
| 25th percentile | $54,080 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $56,700 |
| 75th percentile | $59,710 |
| 90th percentile | $68,890 |
Historical Salary Trend — Writer and Author in South Dakota vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $50,640 |
| 2023 | $56,490 |
| 2024 | $58,740 |
| 2025 | $56,700 |
| Year | South Dakota Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $50,640 | $62,421 |
| 2023 | $56,490 | $65,436 |
| 2024 | $58,740 | $66,313 |
| 2025 | $56,700 | $70,716 |