Writers and Authors pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for writers and authors is $33.65 an hour ($69,990 a year). About 2,320 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($76,910). Texas ranks 19th of 43 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for writers and authors in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.59 | $49,070 |
| 25% of workers | $25.94 | $53,950 |
| Half of workers (median) | $33.65 | $69,990 |
| 75% of workers | $46.28 | $96,260 |
| 90% of workers | $60.21 | $125,240 |
Writers and Authors pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $76,120 | 400 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $75,380 | 420 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $74,030 | 130 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $64,520 | 850 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for writers and authors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -0.3% over ten years, little or no change · about 11,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $65,160 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $47,510 |
| Editors | $45,950 |
| Technical Writers | $82,750 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $48,470 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $110,080 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $49,050 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $61,290 |
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