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Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) Salary in Ohio

Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) in Ohio earn a median of $65,930 a year, −14% 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
$65,930
vs. U.S. median
−14% ($76,910)
Rank among states
23 of 43
Jobs in the state
830

Pay range in Ohio

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,190; the top 10% earn over $101,710. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.

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Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) pay in Ohio

How much do poets (lyricists and creative writers) make in Ohio?

The median is $65,930 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,190 and the top 10% earn over $101,710. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Ohio a good state for poets (lyricists and creative writers)?

On pay alone it ranks 23 of 43 (−14% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses