DOL Median (Missouri)
$38,589
vs National
-35.7%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$43,603
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$38,589
-35.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Writers and Authors in Missouri earns $38,589 in nominal terms, which is 35.7% below the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 88.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $43,603 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Missouri
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 3E EDUCATION, INC. | $41,600 | 1 |
| RED LETTER COMMUNICATIONS INC. | $35,578 | 1 |
| VML, Inc. | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Writers and Authors make in Missouri?
The median Writers and Authors salary in Missouri is $38,589 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Missouri a good place to work as a Writers and Authors?
A Writers and Authors in Missouri earns 35.7% less than the national median of $60,000, or $43,603 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.