Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) Salary in Vermont
Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) in Vermont earn a median of $94,430 a year, +23% 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
- $94,430
- vs. U.S. median
- +23% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range in Vermont
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,290; the top 10% earn over $132,810. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
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Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) pay in Vermont
How much do poets (lyricists and creative writers) make in Vermont?
The median is $94,430 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,290 and the top 10% earn over $132,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Vermont a good state for poets (lyricists and creative writers)?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 43 (+23% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.