How much does a writer and author make in Dallas?
$64,520a year
Median yearly pay for writer and authors in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $31.02 an hour or $5,377 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.02
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 73 of 122
- Jobs in the area
- 850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,920Median: $64,520Highest 10%: $122,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,920 | $24.00 | |
| 25th | $50,300 | $24.18 | |
| Median | $64,520 | $31.02 | |
| 75th | $91,770 | $44.12 | |
| 90th | $122,200 | $58.75 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for writer and authors.
| Houston, TX | $76,120 |
| Austin, TX | $75,380 |
| San Antonio, TX | $74,030 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $126,000 |
| Art Director | $87,810 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $86,920 |
| Technical Writer | $86,520 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $79,390 |
| Musician and Singer | $79,000 |
| Producer and Director | $77,260 |
| Music Director and Composer | $76,700 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $69,280 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $67,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a writer and author make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $31.02 ($64,520 a year).
Do writer and authors make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $64,520 against $76,910 nationally, 16% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $69,990, so Dallas pays 8% less.
Where does Dallas rank for writer and author pay?
73 of 122 metro areas with data.
How much does a writer and author make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $122,200 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.