How much does a writer and author make in Mississippi?
$54,180a year
Median yearly pay for writer and authors in Mississippi. That is $26.05 an hour or $4,515 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.05
- Vs. national median
- -30%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,820Median: $54,180Highest 10%: $85,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,820 | $12.41 | |
| 25th | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| Median | $54,180 | $26.05 | |
| 75th | $63,770 | $30.66 | |
| 90th | $85,550 | $41.13 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $58,480 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for writer and authors.
| 35. South Dakota | $56,700 |
| 36. Idaho | $56,360 |
| 37. Arizona | $55,990 |
| 38. Mississippi | $54,180 |
| 39. South Carolina | $51,920 |
| 40. North Dakota | $50,860 |
| 41. Wyoming | $49,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a writer and author make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $26.05 ($54,180 a year).
Do writer and authors make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $54,180 against $76,910 nationally, 30% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for writer and author pay?
Mississippi ranks 38 of 43 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays writer and authors the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $58,480 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.