How much does a Writer make in Wichita, KS?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Writer in Wichita, KS is $68,810. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $61,456 to $77,459, with most professionals earning between $54,760 and $85,332.

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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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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Wichita, KS. The base salary for Writer ranges from $61,456 to $77,459 with the average base salary of $68,810. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,309 to $80,677 with the average total cash compensation of $71,207.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $68,810 $61,456 - $77,459
Bonus $2,397 $1,853 - $3,218
Total Pay $71,207 $63,309 - $80,677
* 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 Wichita, KS
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CITY, STATE Enid, OK AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,126 - $75,783 COMPARE TO Wichita, KS
CITY, STATE Bartlesville, OK AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,901 - $78,020 COMPARE TO Wichita, KS
CITY, STATE Stillwater, OK AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,126 - $75,783 COMPARE TO Wichita, KS
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About Wichita, Kansas    Downtown Wichita is at 37°41′20″N 97°20′10″W / 37.68889°N 97.33611°W / 37.68889; -97.33611 (37.688888, −97.336111), at an elevation of 1,299 feet (....More

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