Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) Salary in Alabama
Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) in Alabama earn a median of $66,950 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Writers and Authors”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $66,950
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,830; the top 10% earn over $115,210. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
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Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) pay in Alabama
How much do poets (lyricists and creative writers) make in Alabama?
The median is $66,950 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,830 and the top 10% earn over $115,210. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for poets (lyricists and creative writers)?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 43 (−13% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.