Salary data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Writer & Author salary in Idaho
$56,360
Median annual
$27.10
Median hourly
$65,800
Mean annual
90
Employed
In Idaho, a typical writer earned $56,360 a year in May 2025 (median), with an average of $65,800. About 90 people work in this occupation there.
That is 27% below the national median of $76,910. Compared with all occupations in Idaho (median $47,970), writers earn 17% more. Its location quotient of 0.34 means the job is less common here than nationally.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $44,660, while the top 10% earned more than $108,890. Many writers are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,660 | $21.47 |
| 25th | $48,770 | $23.45 |
| Median | $56,360 | $27.10 |
| 75th | $69,120 | $33.23 |
| 90th | $108,890 | $52.35 |
Metro areas in Idaho
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | $61,650 | 40 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.