Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) Salary in Nebraska
Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) in Nebraska earn a median of $65,470 a year, −15% 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
- $65,470
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range in Nebraska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,230; the top 10% earn over $93,600. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
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Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) pay in Nebraska
How much do poets (lyricists and creative writers) make in Nebraska?
The median is $65,470 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,230 and the top 10% earn over $93,600. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nebraska a good state for poets (lyricists and creative writers)?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 43 (−15% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.