Writers and Authors in Texas
SOC 27-3043 ยท Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
2,320Jobs in Texas
$81,210Mean annual wage
16th of 43Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,070 | $23.59 |
| 25th percentile | $53,950 | $25.94 |
| Median (50th) | $69,990 | $33.65 |
| 75th percentile | $96,260 | $46.28 |
| 90th percentile | $125,240 | $60.21 |
| Mean | $81,210 | $39.04 |
Across 43 states with a published mean, the highest are District of Columbia (not a state) ($128,890), Connecticut ($110,420), Maryland ($109,650); the lowest are Wyoming ($52,430), Arkansas ($54,190), Kentucky ($55,440). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with Texas (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2,320 | $81,210 | $69,990 |
| Arkansas | 270 | $54,190 | $47,970 |
| Louisiana | 480 | $82,560 | $89,520 |
| New Mexico | 90 | n/a | n/a |
| Oklahoma | 220 | $66,250 | $58,770 |