How much does a writer and author make in Milwaukee?
$63,910a year
Median yearly pay for writer and authors in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $30.73 an hour or $5,326 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.73
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 77 of 122
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,650Median: $63,910Highest 10%: $82,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,650 | $23.87 | |
| 25th | $51,710 | $24.86 | |
| Median | $63,910 | $30.73 | |
| 75th | $71,170 | $34.22 | |
| 90th | $82,460 | $39.64 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for writer and authors.
| Minneapolis, MN | $76,470 |
| Madison, WI | $68,760 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $91,260 |
| Technical Writer | $82,370 |
| Musician and Singer | $81,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $80,590 |
| Broadcast Technician | $74,760 |
| Editor | $66,560 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $65,520 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $64,700 |
| Film and Video Editor | $64,640 |
| Interior Designer | $64,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a writer and author make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $30.73 ($63,910 a year).
Do writer and authors make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $63,910 against $76,910 nationally, 17% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $64,370, so Milwaukee pays 1% less.
Where does Milwaukee rank for writer and author pay?
77 of 122 metro areas with data.
How much does a writer and author make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,460 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.