Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) Salary in Oklahoma
Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) in Oklahoma earn a median of $58,770 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
- $58,770
- vs. U.S. median
- −24% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 220
Pay range in Oklahoma
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,230; the top 10% earn over $98,230. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
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Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) pay in Oklahoma
How much do poets (lyricists and creative writers) make in Oklahoma?
The median is $58,770 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,230 and the top 10% earn over $98,230. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Oklahoma a good state for poets (lyricists and creative writers)?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 43 (−24% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.