Writers and Authors Salary in Michigan
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Michigan
Writers and Authors in Michigan earn a median salary of $53,660 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -25.8% vs the national median of $72,270. An estimated 530 writers and authors are employed across Michigan, with salaries ranging from $35,530 to $61,980 depending on location.
$53,660
Avg median salary in Michigan
$61,980
Highest paying metro
$35,530
Lowest paying metro
530
Employed in Michigan
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Writers and Authors salaries by city in Michigan
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing, MI | $61,980 | $59,230 | $92,370 | 30 |
| Detroit, MI | $61,670 | $46,330 | $76,360 | 300 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $55,460 | $43,680 | $69,960 | 60 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $35,530 | $32,900 | $64,120 | 140 |