How much does a Ghost Writer make in Houston, TX?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Ghost Writer in Houston, TX is $57,575. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $46,529 to a high of $69,505, with most professionals earning between $51,793 and $63,819.

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Ghost Writer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $46,529 Houston,TX March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $51,793 Houston,TX March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $57,575 Houston,TX March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $63,819 Houston,TX March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $69,505 Houston,TX March 01, 2025
25% $51,793 10% $46,529 90% $69,505 75% $63,819 $57,575 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Ghost Writer ?

A ghostwriter is a person who writes under someone else's name with their consent. Celebrities often employ ghostwriters to produce autobiographies. Ghost Writer or Ghostwriter may also refer to:...

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  1. This Job:

    Ghost Writer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Technical Writer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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65605
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Ghost Writer in Houston, TX. The base salary for Ghost Writer ranges from $51,793 to $63,819 with the average base salary of $57,575. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,556 to $65,605 with the average total cash compensation of $58,694.

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

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