How much does a writer and author make in Utah?
$64,530a year
Median yearly pay for writer and authors in Utah. That is $31.02 an hour or $5,378 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.02
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,260Median: $64,530Highest 10%: $101,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,260 | $17.43 | |
| 25th | $53,800 | $25.87 | |
| Median | $64,530 | $31.02 | |
| 75th | $86,240 | $41.46 | |
| 90th | $101,500 | $48.78 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salt Lake City, UT | $76,390 |
| Provo, UT | $62,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for writer and authors.
| 23. Ohio | $65,930 |
| 24. Kansas | $65,840 |
| 25. Nebraska | $65,470 |
| 26. Utah | $64,530 |
| 27. West Virginia | $64,410 |
| 28. Wisconsin | $64,370 |
| 29. Nevada | $63,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a writer and author make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $31.02 ($64,530 a year).
Do writer and authors make more in Utah than the national average?
No: $64,530 against $76,910 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Utah rank for writer and author pay?
Utah ranks 26 of 43 states.
Which city in Utah pays writer and authors the most?
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, with a median of $76,390 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.