Writers and Authors Salary in Wisconsin
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Wisconsin
Writers and Authors in Wisconsin earn a median salary of $61,652 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, -14.7% vs the national median of $72,270. An estimated 460 writers and authors are employed across Wisconsin, with salaries ranging from $58,450 to $65,460 depending on location.
$61,652
Avg median salary in Wisconsin
$65,460
Highest paying metro
$58,450
Lowest paying metro
460
Employed in Wisconsin
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Writers and Authors salaries by city in Wisconsin
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | $65,460 | $53,510 | $76,890 | 170 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $62,310 | $52,820 | $77,020 | 170 |
| Green Bay, WI | $61,540 | $53,070 | $82,010 | 40 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $60,500 | $47,690 | $85,280 | 40 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin | $58,450 | $47,000 | $65,220 | 40 |