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 States2023
27-3043SOC 2018 27-3043
GroupAll
Median73,690 USD
Average87,590 USD
Middle 50%52,660 USD - 100,990 USD
Decile range40,900 USD - 148,240 USD
Bottom decile40,900 USD
Top decile148,240 USD
🇺🇸 District of Columbia2023
27-3043SOC 2018 27-3043
GroupAll
Median94,290 USD
Average105,100 USD
Middle 50%69,410 USD - 133,240 USD
Decile range52,970 USD - 158,830 USD
Bottom decile52,970 USD
Top decile158,830 USD
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2023 National2023 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2023 State2023 - SOC 2018
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🇺🇸 United StatesPoets, Lyricists and Creative Writers