Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) Salary in District of Columbia
Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) in District of Columbia earn a median of $129,300 a year, +68% 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
- $129,300
- vs. U.S. median
- +68% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 1,050
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,990; the top 10% earn over $172,480. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
States ranked near District of Columbia
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- Graphic Designers$87,920 median in District of Columbia
- Talent Directors$104,270 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
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Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) pay in District of Columbia
How much do poets (lyricists and creative writers) make in District of Columbia?
The median is $129,300 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,990 and the top 10% earn over $172,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for poets (lyricists and creative writers)?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 43 (+68% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.