SOC 27-3043 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Writers and Authors — Wyoming
Wyoming
At $49,650, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Writers and Authors, 35.4% beneath the national figure of $76,910.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $49,650, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Writers and Authors, 35.4% beneath the national figure of $76,910. Pay ranges from under $41,170 at the tenth percentile to more than $66,510 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $41,560 to $57,600.
Wyoming ranks number 41st out of 43 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 506 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 328th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,170 | −46.5% |
| 25th | $41,560 | −46.0% |
| Median (50th) | $49,650 | −35.4% |
| 75th | $57,600 | −25.1% |
| 90th | $66,510 | −13.5% |
| Mean | $52,430 | −31.8% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wyoming run 7.3% below the national average, so the median of $49,650 goes as far as $53,560 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 30.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,650as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$53,560US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,650 a year, 35.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $41,170 to $66,510 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 41st of 43 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Writers and Authors in Wyoming?
The median annual wage is $49,650, or $23.87 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 Wyoming is 35.4% 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 Wyoming earns more than $66,510 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $41,170 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.
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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