Salary data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Writer & Author salary in Arkansas
$47,970
Median annual
$23.06
Median hourly
$54,190
Mean annual
270
Employed
The median annual wage for writers and authors in Arkansas was $47,970 in May 2025, with an average of $54,190. About 270 people work in this occupation there.
That is 38% below the national median of $76,910. Compared with all occupations in Arkansas (median $43,630), writers earn 10% more. Its location quotient of 0.68 means the job is less common here than nationally.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $30,560, while the top 10% earned more than $79,350. Many writers are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,560 | $14.69 |
| 25th | $39,150 | $18.82 |
| Median | $47,970 | $23.06 |
| 75th | $62,790 | $30.19 |
| 90th | $79,350 | $38.15 |
Metro areas in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $50,720 | 80 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $47,210 | 100 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.