Writers and Authors Salary in Colorado
Ranked #17 of 43 · CO
5.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $81,030 ≈ $39/hr
Median annual salary $76,830
Employment 1,300
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $42,810P25 $51,710 Median $76,830P75 $95,420P90 $132,630
About 80% of writers and authorss in Colorado earn between $42,810 and $132,630. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean writers and authors salary in Colorado is $81,030, about 5.9% below the U.S. average ($86,090). That works out to roughly $39/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Colorado
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $102,570 | $92,440 | — |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $83,770 | $84,620 | 130 |
| Boulder, CO | $83,540 | $90,190 | 130 |
| Greeley, CO | $82,060 | $74,840 | 40 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $69,100 | $77,800 | 860 |