Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) Salary in North Dakota
Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) in North Dakota earn a median of $50,860 a year, −34% 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
- $50,860
- vs. U.S. median
- −34% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range in North Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,000; the top 10% earn over $83,920. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
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Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) pay in North Dakota
How much do poets (lyricists and creative writers) make in North Dakota?
The median is $50,860 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,000 and the top 10% earn over $83,920. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Dakota a good state for poets (lyricists and creative writers)?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 43 (−34% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.