Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) Salary in Arizona
Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) in Arizona earn a median of $55,990 a year, −27% 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
- $55,990
- vs. U.S. median
- −27% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 600
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,300; the top 10% earn over $90,990. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
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Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) pay in Arizona
How much do poets (lyricists and creative writers) make in Arizona?
The median is $55,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,300 and the top 10% earn over $90,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for poets (lyricists and creative writers)?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 43 (−27% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.