Writers and Authors Salary in Colorado
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Colorado
Writers and Authors in Colorado earn a median salary of $74,477 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +3.1% vs the national median of $72,270. An estimated 1,310 writers and authors are employed across Colorado, with salaries ranging from $47,990 to $102,570 depending on location.
$74,477
Avg median salary in Colorado
$102,570
Highest paying metro
$47,990
Lowest paying metro
1,310
Employed in Colorado
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Writers and Authors salaries by city in Colorado
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins, CO | $102,570 | $50,340 | $129,370 | — |
| Southwest Colorado | $83,580 | $83,580 | $83,580 | 50 |
| Boulder, CO | $83,540 | $65,640 | $105,200 | 130 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $69,400 | $52,020 | $87,280 | 80 |
| Denver, CO | $59,780 | $48,280 | $85,740 | 970 |
| Greeley, CO | $47,990 | $47,990 | $47,990 | 80 |