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Performance Poet

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April 13, 2024 3 minute read

Performance poets combine the power of the spoken word with performance art, using their voices, bodies, and emotions to create impactful and thought-provoking experiences. They delve into personal narratives, social issues, and universal human themes, crafting poems that resonate with audiences on a visceral level.

Job Description

Performance poets typically work as independent artists, booking performances at venues such as theaters, clubs, festivals, and community events. Their performances may involve live readings, storytelling, improvisation, and collaborations with musicians or other artists. They often travel to different locations to share their work and connect with audiences.

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Salaries for Performance Poet

City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$33,000

$41,000

$54,000

$41,000

San Francisco

$98,000

$117,000

$144,000

$117,000

Seattle

$62,000

$79,000

$98,000

$79,000

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City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$33,000

$41,000

$54,000

$41,000

San Francisco

$98,000

$117,000

$144,000

$117,000

Seattle

$62,000

$79,000

$98,000

$79,000

Austin

$36,000

$45,000

$60,000

$45,000

Toronto

$46,000

$52,000

$61,000

$52,000

London

£22,000

£25,000

£28,000

£25,000

Paris

€8,000

€12,000

€14,000

€12,000

Berlin

€45,000

€52,000

€63,000

€52,000

Tel Aviv

₪41,100

₪46,300

₪55,300

₪46,300

Singapore

S$69,000

S$101,000

S$143,000

S$101,000

Beijing

¥55,000

¥105,000

¥184,000

¥105,000

Shanghai

¥122,000

¥169,000

¥200,000

¥169,000

Shenzhen

¥81,000

¥101,000

¥130,000

¥101,000

Bengalaru

₹17,000

₹38,000

₹86,000

₹38,000

Delhi

₹29,000

₹40,000

₹53,000

₹40,000

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