SOC 27-3043 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Writers and Authors — Utah
Utah · 2 metro areas compared
In Utah the median wage is $64,530.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Utah the median wage is $64,530. That is 16.1% lower than the national median of $76,910. Pay ranges from under $36,260 at the tenth percentile to more than $101,460 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $53,800 to $86,240.
The area has 410 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.76 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Utah ranks number 26th out of 43 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Salt Lake City records the highest median at $76,390. Of the 695 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 276th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,260 | −52.9% |
| 25th | $53,800 | −30.0% |
| Median (50th) | $64,530 | −16.1% |
| 75th | $86,240 | +12.1% |
| 90th | $101,460 | +31.9% |
| Mean | $71,670 | −6.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Utah
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salt Lake City | $76,390 | 210 | |
| 2 | Provo | $62,060 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Utah sit close to the national average, so $64,530 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$64,530as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$65,248US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,530 a year, 16.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,260 to $101,460 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 410 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 26th of 43 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Salt Lake City, at $76,390.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Writers and Authors in Utah?
The median annual wage is $64,530, or $31.02 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $76,910, so pay in Utah is 16.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Utah earns more than $101,460 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,260 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Salt Lake City, at $76,390 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 410 jobs in this occupation in Utah. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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