Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) Salary in Pennsylvania
Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) in Pennsylvania earn a median of $77,410 a year, +1% 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
- $77,410
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 1,080
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,270; the top 10% earn over $178,490. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
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Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) pay in Pennsylvania
How much do poets (lyricists and creative writers) make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $77,410 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,270 and the top 10% earn over $178,490. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for poets (lyricists and creative writers)?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 43 (+1% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.