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 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
🇺🇸 District of Columbia2024
27-3043SOC 2018 27-3043
GroupAll
Median121,160 USD
Average122,310 USD
Middle 50%80,060 USD - 153,340 USD
Decile range63,790 USD - 176,550 USD
Bottom decile63,790 USD
Top decile176,550 USD
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2024 National2024 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2024 State2024 - SOC 2018
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🇺🇸 United StatesPoets, Lyricists and Creative Writers