Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) Salary in Massachusetts
Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) in Massachusetts earn a median of $85,260 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
- $85,260
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 1,350
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,910; the top 10% earn over $138,950. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
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Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) pay in Massachusetts
How much do poets (lyricists and creative writers) make in Massachusetts?
The median is $85,260 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,910 and the top 10% earn over $138,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for poets (lyricists and creative writers)?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 43 (+11% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.