Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) Salary in Connecticut
Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) in Connecticut earn a median of $98,460 a year, +28% 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
- $98,460
- vs. U.S. median
- +28% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 480
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,250; the top 10% earn over $153,560. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
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Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) pay in Connecticut
How much do poets (lyricists and creative writers) make in Connecticut?
The median is $98,460 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,250 and the top 10% earn over $153,560. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for poets (lyricists and creative writers)?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 43 (+28% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.