Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) Salary in Wisconsin
Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) in Wisconsin earn a median of $64,370 a year, −16% 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
- $64,370
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 710
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,410; the top 10% earn over $90,880. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
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Poets (Lyricists and Creative Writers) pay in Wisconsin
How much do poets (lyricists and creative writers) make in Wisconsin?
The median is $64,370 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,410 and the top 10% earn over $90,880. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for poets (lyricists and creative writers)?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 43 (−16% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.