Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) Salary in New Hampshire
Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) in New Hampshire earn a median of $71,830 a year, −7% 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
- $71,830
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range in New Hampshire
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,200; the top 10% earn over $132,870. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
States ranked near New Hampshire
Similar jobs in New Hampshire
- Writers and Authors$71,830 median in New Hampshire
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$48,450 median in New Hampshire
- Graphic Designers$60,490 median in New Hampshire
- Art Directors$132,000 median in New Hampshire
- Talent Directors$61,560 median in New Hampshire (broader BLS group)
- Public Relations Specialists$73,280 median in New Hampshire
Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) pay in New Hampshire
How much do poets (lyricists and creative writers) make in New Hampshire?
The median is $71,830 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,200 and the top 10% earn over $132,870. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Hampshire a good state for poets (lyricists and creative writers)?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 43 (−7% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.