Writers and Authors Salary in Missouri
Ranked #31 of 43 · MO
23.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $66,070 ≈ $32/hr
Median annual salary $58,140
Employment 600
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $42,000P25 $48,130 Median $58,140P75 $77,570P90 $98,930
About 80% of writers and authorss in Missouri earn between $42,000 and $98,930. 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 Missouri is $66,070, about 23.3% below the U.S. average ($86,090). That works out to roughly $32/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Missouri
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $67,230 | $71,980 | 220 |
| Columbia, MO | $63,030 | $67,820 | 40 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $57,390 | $67,100 | 300 |
| Springfield, MO | $51,260 | $60,370 | 30 |