Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) Salary in Mississippi
Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) in Mississippi earn a median of $54,180 a year, −30% 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
- $54,180
- vs. U.S. median
- −30% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $25,820; the top 10% earn over $85,550. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
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Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) pay in Mississippi
How much do poets (lyricists and creative writers) make in Mississippi?
The median is $54,180 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $25,820 and the top 10% earn over $85,550. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for poets (lyricists and creative writers)?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 43 (−30% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.