Writer and Author Salary in Texas
Based on 2K+ workers in Texas
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (TX)
$71,650
$34.447/hr
vs National Average
$66,313
+8.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$43K – $133K
2K employed in Texas
Salary Distribution — Writer and Author in Texas
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $43,460 |
| 25th percentile | $51,460 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $71,650 |
| 75th percentile | $91,730 |
| 90th percentile | $133,420 |
Historical Salary Trend — Writer and Author in Texas vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $60,730 |
| 2023 | $64,530 |
| 2024 | $71,650 |
| Year | Texas Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $60,730 | $62,421 |
| 2023 | $64,530 | $65,436 |
| 2024 | $71,650 | $66,313 |