Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) Salary in Missouri
Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) in Missouri earn a median of $58,140 a year, −24% 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
- $58,140
- vs. U.S. median
- −24% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 600
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,000; the top 10% earn over $98,930. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
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Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) pay in Missouri
How much do poets (lyricists and creative writers) make in Missouri?
The median is $58,140 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,000 and the top 10% earn over $98,930. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for poets (lyricists and creative writers)?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 43 (−24% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.