Writers and Authors pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,370 a year or less, while the top 10% make $104,520 or more. The middle half of writers and authors in Minneapolis earn between $65,990 and $90,820.
- $56K10th
- $66K25th
- $76KMedian
- $91K75th
- $105K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $78,890 | $6,574 | $37.93 |
| Median | $76,470 | $6,372 | $36.76 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $65,990 | $5,499 | $31.73 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $90,820 | $7,568 | $43.66 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Writers and Authors pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Writers and authors in Minneapolis earn 4% more than the Minnesota average ($76,110) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($86,090). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $76,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $78,890 | $76,470 | $56,370 | $104,520 | 570 |
| Minnesota | $76,110 | $72,810 | $50,700 | $103,890 | 720 |
| United States | $86,090 | $76,910 | $44,310 | $139,870 | 47,940 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Writers and Authors salary after taxes in Minneapolis
On the average salary of $78,890, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $60,488 a year, or $5,041 a month and $2,326 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $61,155 | $5,096 |
| Working in MN | $60,488 | $5,041 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for writers and authors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $78,890 buys what about $75,261 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Writers and Authors salary in nearby metro areas
- Fargo, ND$59,210
- Cedar Rapids, IA$67,570
- Madison, WI$72,410
- Des Moines, IA$67,610
- Iowa City, IA$55,070
- Green Bay, WI$63,540
Highest-paying cities for writers and authors
Waterbury, CT pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($186,370).
- Waterbury, CT$186,370
- San Jose, CA$120,540
- Washington, DC$118,070
- Santa Rosa, CA$113,000
- Bridgeport, CT$111,590
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Writers and Authors salary in Minneapolis: questions
How much do writers and authors make an hour in Minneapolis?
$37.93 an hour on average, and $36.76 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level writers and authors salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,370 a year and the 25th percentile is $65,990, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the writers and authors take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $60,488 a year ($5,041 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $78,890. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do writers and authors earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($86,090).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-3043; area Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.95, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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