Writers and Authors Salary in Oklahoma

Writers and authors in Oklahoma earn the most in Oklahoma City (average $71,680 a year) and the least in Tulsa ($68,370), across the 2 Oklahoma metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the writers and authors average at $66,250 and the median at $58,770 for 220 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $86,090.

Writers and Authors average salary by city in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City$71,680
Tulsa$68,370

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Oklahoma City	$71,680	$64,100	$49,180	$56,577	90
Tulsa	$68,370	$63,780	$46,470	$54,397	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Writers and Authors salary in other states

Writers and Authors salary by city and state

More about pay in Oklahoma

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.
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.

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