Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) Salary in Georgia
Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) in Georgia earn a median of $74,710 a year, −3% 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
- $74,710
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 820
Pay range in Georgia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,460; the top 10% earn over $133,540. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
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Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) pay in Georgia
How much do poets (lyricists and creative writers) make in Georgia?
The median is $74,710 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,460 and the top 10% earn over $133,540. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Georgia a good state for poets (lyricists and creative writers)?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 43 (−3% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.