How much does a writer and author make in Houston?
$76,120a year
Median yearly pay for writer and authors in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $36.60 an hour or $6,343 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.60
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 122
- Jobs in the area
- 400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,670Median: $76,120Highest 10%: $116,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,670 | $23.40 | |
| 25th | $59,870 | $28.78 | |
| Median | $76,120 | $36.60 | |
| 75th | $92,590 | $44.51 | |
| 90th | $116,100 | $55.81 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for writer and authors.
| Austin, TX | $75,380 |
| San Antonio, TX | $74,030 |
| Dallas, TX | $64,520 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $129,400 |
| Art Director | $91,570 |
| Technical Writer | $87,360 |
| Musician and Singer | $82,510 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $77,690 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $75,550 |
| Dancer | $73,450 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,320 |
| Producer and Director | $63,950 |
| Music Director and Composer | $63,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a writer and author make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $36.60 ($76,120 a year).
Do writer and authors make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $76,120 against $76,910 nationally, 1% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $69,990, so Houston pays 9% more.
Where does Houston rank for writer and author pay?
39 of 122 metro areas with data.
How much does a writer and author make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $116,100 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.