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Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers in Vermont

Poets, lyricists, and creative writers produce original written content including scripts, essays, poetry, and song lyrics intended for publication or performance. They work in publishing houses, entertainment studios, advertising agencies, media companies, and as independent freelancers, developing material across print, film, television, music, and digital platforms. In Vermont the median pay is $94,430 a year, 23% above the national median of $76,910.

$94,430median pay in Vermont, per year
$79,920–$107,590middle half earn
110employed in Vermont
$76,910U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.

Skills that matter most

WritingReading ComprehensionSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive LearningActive ListeningJudgment and Decision MakingSocial Perceptiveness

Knowledge areas

English LanguageCommunications and MediaComputers and ElectronicsAdministrativeSales and MarketingFine Arts

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O*NET-SOC 27-3043.05. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Vermont, annual.