Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) Salary in South Dakota
Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) in South Dakota earn a median of $56,700 a year, −26% 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
- $56,700
- vs. U.S. median
- −26% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,760; the top 10% earn over $68,890. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
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Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) pay in South Dakota
How much do poets (lyricists and creative writers) make in South Dakota?
The median is $56,700 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,760 and the top 10% earn over $68,890. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for poets (lyricists and creative writers)?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 43 (−26% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.