Writers and Authors Salary in Texas
Writers and Authors in Texas earn a median of $69,990 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $69,990
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 2,320
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,070; the top 10% earn over $125,240. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
States ranked near Texas
Similar jobs in Texas
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers$69,990 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$48,470 median in Texas
- Public Relations Specialists$65,160 median in Texas
- Editors$45,950 median in Texas
- Talent Directors$71,710 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$49,050 median in Texas
Writers and Authors pay in Texas
How much do writers and authors make in Texas?
The median is $69,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,070 and the top 10% earn over $125,240. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for writers and authors?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 43 (−9% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.