DOL Median (Houston, TX)
$40,000
vs National
-33.3%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$43,150
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$40,000
-33.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Writers and Authors in Houston, TX earns $40,000 in nominal terms, which is 33.3% below the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $43,150 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Houston, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| LOPEZ NEGRETE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. | $42,500 | 4 |
| THE HUCKSTERS LLC | $35,360 | 1 |
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How much does a Writers and Authors make in Houston, TX?
The median Writers and Authors salary in Houston, TX is $40,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Houston, TX a good place to work as a Writers and Authors?
A Writers and Authors in Houston, TX earns 33.3% less than the national median of $60,000, or $43,150 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.