How much does a writer and author make in Kansas?
$65,840a year
Median yearly pay for writer and authors in Kansas. That is $31.65 an hour or $5,487 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.65
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,920Median: $65,840Highest 10%: $92,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,920 | $14.87 | |
| 25th | $43,740 | $21.03 | |
| Median | $65,840 | $31.65 | |
| 75th | $72,700 | $34.95 | |
| 90th | $92,660 | $44.55 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $67,230 |
| Topeka, KS | $51,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for writer and authors.
| 21. Florida | $68,080 |
| 22. Alabama | $66,950 |
| 23. Ohio | $65,930 |
| 24. Kansas | $65,840 |
| 25. Nebraska | $65,470 |
| 26. Utah | $64,530 |
| 27. West Virginia | $64,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a writer and author make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $31.65 ($65,840 a year).
Do writer and authors make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $65,840 against $76,910 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Kansas rank for writer and author pay?
Kansas ranks 24 of 43 states.
Which city in Kansas pays writer and authors the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $67,230 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.