Writers and Authors Salary in Texas

Writers and authors in Texas earn the most in Austin (average $92,620 a year) and the least in San Antonio ($78,740), across the 4 Texas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the writers and authors average at $81,210 and the median at $69,990 for 2,320 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $86,090.

Writers and Authors average salary by city in Texas

Austin$92,620
Houston$79,840
Dallas$78,900
San Antonio$78,740

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Austin	$92,620	$75,380	$55,740	$73,988	98
Houston	$79,840	$76,120	$59,870	$64,997	99
Dallas	$78,900	$64,520	$50,300	$64,336	103
San Antonio	$78,740	$74,030	$57,780	$64,224	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Writers and Authors salary in other states

Writers and Authors salary by city and state

More about pay in Texas

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-3043.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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