Writers and Authors Salary in Wisconsin

Writers and authors in Wisconsin earn the most in Madison (average $72,410 a year) and the least in Green Bay ($63,540), across the 3 Wisconsin metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the writers and authors average at $67,210 and the median at $64,370 for 710 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $86,090.

Writers and Authors average salary by city in Wisconsin

Madison$72,410
Milwaukee$64,170
Green Bay$63,540

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Madison	$72,410	$68,760	$57,660	$56,981	97
Milwaukee	$64,170	$63,910	$51,710	$51,440	97
Green Bay	$63,540	$61,500	$50,140	$50,971	93

*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 Wisconsin

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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