Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writer Career

Job Description: Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.


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Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writer Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$85,780

Median Hourly Wage

$41.24*

Total Employed Nationally

47,800


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 wage data and 2024-2034 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2024-2034). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.