Writers and Authors Salary in Texas
Ranked #16 of 43 · TX
5.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $81,210 ≈ $39/hr
Median annual salary $69,990
Employment 2,320
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $49,070P25 $53,950 Median $69,990P75 $96,260P90 $125,240
About 80% of writers and authorss in Texas earn between $49,070 and $125,240. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean writers and authors salary in Texas is $81,210, about 5.7% below the U.S. average ($86,090). That works out to roughly $39/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $76,120 | $79,840 | 400 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $75,380 | $92,620 | 420 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $74,030 | $78,740 | 130 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $64,520 | $78,900 | 850 |