Writers and Authors Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $68,990 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.17
10th percentile $44,460
90th percentile $98,070
Employed locally 360
National median $72,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,460
    25th
    $50,910
    50th (median)
    $68,990
    75th
    $86,860
    90th
    $98,070

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Writers and Authors salary vs area income 86% Median Writers and Authors salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Writers and Authors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $121,160
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $107,810
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $107,590
    Maryland $107,540
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $106,340
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $102,570

    Nearby metros — Writers and Authors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $76,130
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $76,060
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $64,520
    El Paso, TX $60,260

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $62,580
    Coaches and Scouts $32,940
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,060
    Graphic Designers $56,380
    Interpreters and Translators $39,320
    Editors $29,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Writers and Authors make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Writers and Authors in Houston, TX is $33.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.81 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Writers and Authors salaries?

    The median Writers and Authors salary in Houston, TX is 4.5% below the national median of $72,270. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Writers and Authors in Houston?

    Entry-level Writers and Authors (10th percentile) earn around $44,460 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,910.