How much does a writer and author make in Minneapolis?
$76,470a year
Median yearly pay for writer and authors in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $36.76 an hour or $6,373 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.76
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 122
- Jobs in the area
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,370Median: $76,470Highest 10%: $104,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,370 | $27.10 | |
| 25th | $65,990 | $31.73 | |
| Median | $76,470 | $36.76 | |
| 75th | $90,820 | $43.66 | |
| 90th | $104,500 | $50.25 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for writer and authors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $128,000 |
| Art Director | $119,000 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $94,390 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $86,900 |
| Technical Writer | $86,340 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $83,810 |
| Camera Operator | $80,380 |
| Disc Jockey | $79,170 |
| Producer and Director | $78,660 |
| Interior Designer | $74,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a writer and author make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $36.76 ($76,470 a year).
Do writer and authors make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
No: $76,470 against $76,910 nationally, 1% less.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $72,810, so Minneapolis pays 5% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for writer and author pay?
37 of 122 metro areas with data.
How much does a writer and author make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,500 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.