Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) Salary in Oregon
Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) in Oregon earn a median of $80,540 a year, +5% 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
- $80,540
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 950
Pay range in Oregon
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,180; the top 10% earn over $158,190. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
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Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) pay in Oregon
How much do poets (lyricists and creative writers) make in Oregon?
The median is $80,540 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,180 and the top 10% earn over $158,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Oregon a good state for poets (lyricists and creative writers)?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 43 (+5% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.