How much does a Writer make in Rochester, MN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Writer in Rochester, MN is $74,616. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $66,641 to $83,994, with most professionals earning between $59,380 and $92,532.

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What is a Writer?

A Writer is a person who uses written words in various styles and techniques to communicate their ideas. Writers produce various forms of literary art and creative writing such as novels, short stories, poetry, plays, screenplays, and essays as well as various reports and news articles that may be of interest to the public. Writers' texts are published across a range of media. Skilled writers who are able to use language to express ideas well, often contribute significantly to the cultural content of a society. The term "Writer" is also used elsewhere in the arts – such as songwriter – bu...

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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83994
74616

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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87484
77215
What is the average salary for Writer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Writer in Rochester, MN. The base salary for Writer ranges from $66,641 to $83,994 with the average base salary of $74,616. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $68,650 to $87,484 with the average total cash compensation of $77,215.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $74,616 $66,641 - $83,994
Bonus $2,599 $2,010 - $3,490
Total Pay $77,215 $68,650 - $87,484
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Rochester, MN
CITY, STATE Lakeville, MN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,134 - $87,136 COMPARE TO Rochester, MN
CITY, STATE Burnsville, MN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,373 - $87,437 COMPARE TO Rochester, MN
CITY, STATE La Crosse, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,539 - $78,824 COMPARE TO Rochester, MN
CITY, STATE Saint Paul, MN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,572 - $87,689 COMPARE TO Rochester, MN
CITY, STATE Eau Claire, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,022 - $80,693 COMPARE TO Rochester, MN
CITY, STATE Eden Prairie, MN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,453 - $87,538 COMPARE TO Rochester, MN
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About Rochester, Minnesota    Rochester is a city founded in 1854 in the U.S. State of Minnesota and is the county seat of Olmsted County located on the Zumbro River's south fork i....More

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