Writer and Author Salary in Texas
Based on 2K+ workers in Texas
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (TX)
$69,990
$33.649/hr
vs National Average
$70,716
-1.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$49K – $125K
2K employed in Texas
Salary Distribution — Writer and Author in Texas
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,070 |
| 25th percentile | $53,950 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $69,990 |
| 75th percentile | $96,260 |
| 90th percentile | $125,240 |
Historical Salary Trend — Writer and Author in Texas vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $60,730 |
| 2023 | $64,530 |
| 2024 | $71,650 |
| 2025 | $69,990 |
| Year | Texas Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $60,730 | $62,421 |
| 2023 | $64,530 | $65,436 |
| 2024 | $71,650 | $66,313 |
| 2025 | $69,990 | $70,716 |