Writers and Authors Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #41 of 43 · KY
35.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $55,440 ≈ $27/hr
Median annual salary $48,780
Employment 350
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $39,580P25 $40,760 Median $48,780P75 $64,550P90 $76,010
About 80% of writers and authorss in Kentucky earn between $39,580 and $76,010. 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 Kentucky is $55,440, about 35.6% below the U.S. average ($86,090). That works out to roughly $27/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $52,520 | $57,290 | 130 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $51,170 | $56,940 | 50 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $40,760 | $46,930 | 60 |