Writers and Authors Salary in Kansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Kansas
Writers and Authors in Kansas earn a median salary of $54,493 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -24.6% vs the national median of $72,270. An estimated 500 writers and authors are employed across Kansas, with salaries ranging from $46,490 to $63,530 depending on location.
$54,493
Avg median salary in Kansas
$63,530
Highest paying metro
$46,490
Lowest paying metro
500
Employed in Kansas
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inWriters and Authors salaries by city in Kansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $63,530 | $54,620 | $93,330 | 190 |
| Kansas | $56,340 | $34,040 | $59,170 | 30 |
| Topeka, KS | $51,610 | $40,890 | $66,560 | — |
| Arkansas | $46,490 | $41,260 | $57,500 | 280 |