Profession
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.
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Salary data
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🇺🇸 United States2021
27-3043SOC 2018 27-3043
GroupAll
Median69,510 USD
Average81,120 USD
Middle 50%49,390 USD - 101,080 USD
Decile range38,500 USD - 133,580 USD
Bottom decile38,500 USD
Top decile133,580 USD
🇺🇸 California2021
27-3043SOC 2018 27-3043
GroupAll
Median128,060 USD
Average111,110 USD
Middle 50%76,920 USD - 133,580 USD
Decile range50,270 USD - 139,860 USD
Bottom decile50,270 USD
Top decile139,860 USD
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2021 National2021 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2021 State2021 - SOC 2018
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