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Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) Salary in Texas

Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) in Texas earn a median of $69,990 a year, −9% 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
$69,990
vs. U.S. median
−9% ($76,910)
Rank among states
19 of 43
Jobs in the state
2,320

Pay range in Texas

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,070; the top 10% earn over $125,240. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.

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Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) pay in Texas

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

The median is $69,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,070 and the top 10% earn over $125,240. BLS OEWS May 2025.

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

On pay alone it ranks 19 of 43 (−9% 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