Writers and Authors Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Missouri
Writers and Authors in Missouri earn a median salary of $59,215 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -18.1% vs the national median of $72,270. An estimated 580 writers and authors are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $51,260 to $63,530 depending on location.
$59,215
Avg median salary in Missouri
$63,530
Highest paying metro
$51,260
Lowest paying metro
580
Employed in Missouri
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inWriters and Authors salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $63,530 | $54,620 | $93,330 | 190 |
| Columbia, MO | $63,030 | $52,000 | $77,200 | 40 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $59,040 | $49,340 | $74,540 | 320 |
| Springfield, MO | $51,260 | $45,200 | $74,150 | 30 |