How much does a writer and author make in Madison?
$68,760a year
Median yearly pay for writer and authors in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $33.06 an hour or $5,730 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.06
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 60 of 122
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,570Median: $68,760Highest 10%: $98,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,570 | $23.83 | |
| 25th | $57,660 | $27.72 | |
| Median | $68,760 | $33.06 | |
| 75th | $80,450 | $38.68 | |
| 90th | $98,330 | $47.27 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for writer and authors.
| Minneapolis, MN | $76,470 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $63,910 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $86,180 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $83,840 |
| Art Director | $83,650 |
| Music Director and Composer | $79,870 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $73,510 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $72,720 |
| Musician and Singer | $68,930 |
| Producer and Director | $68,350 |
| Editor | $66,920 |
| Broadcast Technician | $65,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a writer and author make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $33.06 ($68,760 a year).
Do writer and authors make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $68,760 against $76,910 nationally, 11% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $64,370, so Madison pays 7% more.
Where does Madison rank for writer and author pay?
60 of 122 metro areas with data.
How much does a writer and author make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,330 or more.
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.