How much does a writer and author make in South Dakota?
$56,700a year
Median yearly pay for writer and authors in South Dakota. That is $27.26 an hour or $4,725 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.26
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,760Median: $56,700Highest 10%: $68,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,760 | $22.00 | |
| 25th | $54,080 | $26.00 | |
| Median | $56,700 | $27.26 | |
| 75th | $59,710 | $28.71 | |
| 90th | $68,890 | $33.12 |
Cities in South Dakota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for writer and authors.
| 32. Tennessee | $58,870 |
| 33. Oklahoma | $58,770 |
| 34. Missouri | $58,140 |
| 35. South Dakota | $56,700 |
| 36. Idaho | $56,360 |
| 37. Arizona | $55,990 |
| 38. Mississippi | $54,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a writer and author make an hour in South Dakota?
The median hourly pay in South Dakota is $27.26 ($56,700 a year).
Do writer and authors make more in South Dakota than the national average?
No: $56,700 against $76,910 nationally, 26% less.
Where does South Dakota rank for writer and author pay?
South Dakota ranks 35 of 43 states.
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.