Salary data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Writer & Author salary in Nebraska
$65,470
Median annual
$31.47
Median hourly
$69,010
Mean annual
240
Employed
The median annual wage for writers and authors in Nebraska was $65,470 in May 2025, with an average of $69,010. About 240 people work in this occupation there.
That is 15% below the national median of $76,910. Compared with all occupations in Nebraska (median $48,980), writers earn 34% more. Its location quotient of 0.75 means the job is less common here than nationally.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $44,230, while the top 10% earned more than $93,600. Many writers are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,230 | $21.26 |
| 25th | $55,290 | $26.58 |
| Median | $65,470 | $31.47 |
| 75th | $77,260 | $37.14 |
| 90th | $93,600 | $45.00 |
Metro areas in Nebraska
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $67,390 | 120 |
| Lincoln, NE | $60,200 | 60 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.