Writers and Authors Salary in Kentucky

Writers and authors in Kentucky earn the most in Louisville (average $57,290 a year) and the least in Lexington ($56,940), across the 2 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the writers and authors average at $55,440 and the median at $48,780 for 350 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $86,090.

Writers and Authors average salary by city in Kentucky

Louisville$57,290
Lexington$56,940

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Louisville	$57,290	$52,520	$45,670	$45,065	93
Lexington	$56,940	$51,170	$43,450	$44,490	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%). 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 Kentucky

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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