Salary data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Writer & Author salary in Texas
$69,990
Median annual
$33.65
Median hourly
$81,210
Mean annual
2,320
Employed
The median annual wage for writers and authors in Texas was $69,990 in May 2025, with an average of $81,210. About 2,320 people work in this occupation there.
That is 9% below the national median of $76,910. Compared with all occupations in Texas (median $48,620), writers earn 44% more. Its location quotient of 0.54 means the job is less common here than nationally.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $49,070, while the top 10% earned more than $125,240. Many writers are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,070 | $23.59 |
| 25th | $53,950 | $25.94 |
| Median | $69,990 | $33.65 |
| 75th | $96,260 | $46.28 |
| 90th | $125,240 | $60.21 |
Metro areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $76,120 | 400 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $75,380 | 420 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $74,030 | 130 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $64,520 | 850 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.