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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District of Columbia
Salary data
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🇺🇸 United States2022
27-3043SOC 2018 27-3043
GroupAll
Median73,150 USD
Average91,560 USD
Middle 50%50,980 USD - 105,000 USD
Decile range39,610 USD - 161,260 USD
Bottom decile39,610 USD
Top decile161,260 USD
🇺🇸 District of Columbia2022
27-3043SOC 2018 27-3043
GroupAll
Median89,810 USD
Average102,060 USD
Middle 50%67,910 USD - 126,210 USD
Decile range56,270 USD - 150,780 USD
Bottom decile56,270 USD
Top decile150,780 USD
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2022 National2022 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2022 State2022 - SOC 2018
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