Writers and Authors Salary in Arizona

Writers and authors in Arizona earn the most in Phoenix (average $65,580 a year) and the least in Tucson ($53,860), across the 2 Arizona metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the writers and authors average at $63,240 and the median at $55,990 for 600 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $86,090.

Writers and Authors average salary by city in Arizona

Phoenix$65,580
Tucson$53,860

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Phoenix	$65,580	$58,870	$49,440	$53,628	103
Tucson	$53,860	$47,990	$39,990	$44,504	97

*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 Arizona

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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