Writer and Author Salary in Wisconsin
Based on 710+ workers in Wisconsin
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (WI)
$64,370
$30.947/hr
vs National Average
$70,716
-9.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$47K – $91K
710 employed in Wisconsin
Salary Distribution — Writer and Author in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,410 |
| 25th percentile | $51,710 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $64,370 |
| 75th percentile | $77,220 |
| 90th percentile | $90,880 |
Historical Salary Trend — Writer and Author in Wisconsin vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $54,770 |
| 2023 | $56,870 |
| 2024 | $62,450 |
| 2025 | $64,370 |
| Year | Wisconsin Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $54,770 | $62,421 |
| 2023 | $56,870 | $65,436 |
| 2024 | $62,450 | $66,313 |
| 2025 | $64,370 | $70,716 |