How much does a writer and author make in Kentucky?
$48,780a year
Median yearly pay for writer and authors in Kentucky. That is $23.45 an hour or $4,065 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.45
- Vs. national median
- -37%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,580Median: $48,780Highest 10%: $76,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,580 | $19.03 | |
| 25th | $40,760 | $19.60 | |
| Median | $48,780 | $23.45 | |
| 75th | $64,550 | $31.03 | |
| 90th | $76,010 | $36.54 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $62,440 |
| Louisville, KY | $52,520 |
| Lexington, KY | $51,170 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for writer and authors.
| 39. South Carolina | $51,920 |
| 40. North Dakota | $50,860 |
| 41. Wyoming | $49,650 |
| 42. Kentucky | $48,780 |
| 43. Arkansas | $47,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a writer and author make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $23.45 ($48,780 a year).
Do writer and authors make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $48,780 against $76,910 nationally, 37% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for writer and author pay?
Kentucky ranks 42 of 43 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays writer and authors the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $62,440 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.