Writers and Authors Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Kentucky
Writers and Authors in Kentucky earn a median salary of $45,505 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -37% vs the national median of $72,270. An estimated 280 writers and authors are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $38,170 to $60,890 depending on location.
$45,505
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$60,890
Highest paying metro
$38,170
Lowest paying metro
280
Employed in Kentucky
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Writers and Authors salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $60,890 | $42,220 | $61,500 | 130 |
| Lexington, KY | $42,200 | $41,240 | $49,330 | 60 |
| Central Kentucky | $40,760 | $40,760 | $56,640 | 60 |
| South Central Kentucky | $38,170 | $38,170 | $67,040 | 30 |