Salary data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Writer & Author salary in Utah
$64,530
Median annual
$31.02
Median hourly
$71,670
Mean annual
410
Employed
The median annual wage for writers and authors in Utah was $64,530 in May 2025, with an average of $71,670. About 410 people work in this occupation there.
That is 16% below the national median of $76,910. Compared with all occupations in Utah (median $50,110), writers earn 29% more. Its location quotient of 0.76 means the job is less common here than nationally.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $36,260, while the top 10% earned more than $101,460. Many writers are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,260 | $17.43 |
| 25th | $53,800 | $25.87 |
| Median | $64,530 | $31.02 |
| 75th | $86,240 | $41.46 |
| 90th | $101,460 | $48.78 |
Metro areas in Utah
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $76,390 | 210 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $62,060 | 140 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.