How much does a writer and author make in Minnesota?
$72,810a year
Median yearly pay for writer and authors in Minnesota. That is $35.00 an hour or $6,068 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.00
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,700Median: $72,810Highest 10%: $103,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,700 | $24.38 | |
| 25th | $61,970 | $29.79 | |
| Median | $72,810 | $35.00 | |
| 75th | $86,390 | $41.53 | |
| 90th | $103,900 | $49.95 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $76,470 |
| Fargo, ND | $50,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for writer and authors.
| 13. Colorado | $76,830 |
| 14. Indiana | $75,820 |
| 15. Georgia | $74,710 |
| 16. Minnesota | $72,810 |
| 17. New Hampshire | $71,830 |
| 18. Rhode Island | $70,190 |
| 19. Texas | $69,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a writer and author make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $35.00 ($72,810 a year).
Do writer and authors make more in Minnesota than the national average?
No: $72,810 against $76,910 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Minnesota rank for writer and author pay?
Minnesota ranks 16 of 43 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays writer and authors the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $76,470 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.