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 States2024
27-3043SOC 2018 27-3043
GroupAll
Median72,270 USD
Average85,780 USD
Middle 50%52,890 USD - 98,320 USD
Decile range41,080 USD - 133,680 USD
Bottom decile41,080 USD
Top decile133,680 USD
🇺🇸 California2024
27-3043SOC 2018 27-3043
GroupAll
Median80,470 USD
Average96,880 USD
Middle 50%58,170 USD - 111,610 USD
Decile range45,880 USD - 163,180 USD
Bottom decile45,880 USD
Top decile163,180 USD
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2024 National2024 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2024 State2024 - SOC 2018
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