How much does a writer and author make in Wisconsin?
$64,370a year
Median yearly pay for writer and authors in Wisconsin. That is $30.95 an hour or $5,364 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.95
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,410Median: $64,370Highest 10%: $90,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,410 | $22.79 | |
| 25th | $51,710 | $24.86 | |
| Median | $64,370 | $30.95 | |
| 75th | $77,220 | $37.13 | |
| 90th | $90,880 | $43.69 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $76,470 |
| Madison, WI | $68,760 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $63,910 |
| Green Bay, WI | $61,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for writer and authors.
| 25. Nebraska | $65,470 |
| 26. Utah | $64,530 |
| 27. West Virginia | $64,410 |
| 28. Wisconsin | $64,370 |
| 29. Nevada | $63,910 |
| 30. North Carolina | $63,660 |
| 31. Iowa | $61,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a writer and author make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $30.95 ($64,370 a year).
Do writer and authors make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $64,370 against $76,910 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for writer and author pay?
Wisconsin ranks 28 of 43 states.
Which city in Wisconsin 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.