Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) Salary in Florida
Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) in Florida earn a median of $68,080 a year, −11% 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
- $68,080
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 3,010
Pay range in Florida
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,650; the top 10% earn over $102,540. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
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Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) pay in Florida
How much do poets (lyricists and creative writers) make in Florida?
The median is $68,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,650 and the top 10% earn over $102,540. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Florida a good state for poets (lyricists and creative writers)?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 43 (−11% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.