In Montana, writers and authors earn $59,990 at the median — $28.84 an hour. The range runs from $45K at the entry level to $84K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Montana. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Writers and Authors salary percentiles in Montana: 10th percentile $44,550, 25th percentile $51,590, median $59,990, 75th percentile $65,470, 90th percentile $83,770. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level writers and authors (10th percentile) start around $45K. Mid-career wages sit at $60K. Top earners bring in $84K or more, a $39K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $59,990 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $44,550, and experienced writers and authors can clear $83,770. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $60K enough to live in Montana?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,984/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,129/month, which eats 28.3% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a writers and authors salary go in Montana?▼
Montana has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median writers and authors salary is worth about $61,845 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do writers and authors get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
