Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) Salary in Colorado
Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) in Colorado earn a median of $76,830 a year, 0% 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
- $76,830
- vs. U.S. median
- 0% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 1,300
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,810; the top 10% earn over $132,630. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
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Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) pay in Colorado
How much do poets (lyricists and creative writers) make in Colorado?
The median is $76,830 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,810 and the top 10% earn over $132,630. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for poets (lyricists and creative writers)?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 43 (0% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.