Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers

Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.

Salary Breakdown

Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers

Average

$51,290

ANNUAL

$24.66

HOURLY

Entry Level

$18,400

ANNUAL

$8.84

HOURLY

Mid Level

$48,890

ANNUAL

$23.51

HOURLY

Expert Level

$79,730

ANNUAL

$38.33

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers

2,030

Projected job openings through 2030


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Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Communications and Media

KNOWLEDGE

Psychology

KNOWLEDGE

Sociology and Anthropology

KNOWLEDGE

Administrative

SKILL

Writing

SKILL

Reading Comprehension

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Speaking

ABILITY

Written Expression

ABILITY

Fluency of Ideas

ABILITY

Originality

ABILITY

Written Comprehension

ABILITY

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