Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) Salary in Indiana
Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) in Indiana earn a median of $75,820 a year, −1% 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
- $75,820
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 450
Pay range in Indiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,640; the top 10% earn over $128,640. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
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Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) pay in Indiana
How much do poets (lyricists and creative writers) make in Indiana?
The median is $75,820 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,640 and the top 10% earn over $128,640. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Indiana a good state for poets (lyricists and creative writers)?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 43 (−1% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.