Advertising copy writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Advertising copy writer demographics by:
Advertising copy writer gender statistics
35.0% of advertising copy writers are women and 65.0% of advertising copy writers are men.
- Male, 65.0%
- Female, 35.0%
Advertising copy writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.0% |
| Female | 35.0% |
Advertising copy writer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,697
Female income
$54,829
Advertising copy writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in advertising copy writer positions over time. Currently, 35.0% of advertising copy writers are female.
Advertising copy writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.31% | 36.69% |
| 2011 | 64.48% | 35.52% |
| 2012 | 64.98% | 35.02% |
| 2013 | 66.77% | 33.23% |
| 2014 | 66.29% | 33.71% |
| 2015 | 63.96% | 36.04% |
| 2016 | 61.05% | 38.95% |
| 2017 | 61.80% | 38.20% |
| 2018 | 65.05% | 34.95% |
| 2019 | 61.32% | 38.68% |
| 2020 | 63.34% | 36.66% |
| 2021 | 65.00% | 35.00% |
Advertising copy writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared advertising copy writers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| Advertising Copy Writer | 65% | 35% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Advertising copy writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among advertising copy writers is White, which makes up 80.1% of all advertising copy writers. Comparatively, 5.8% of advertising copy writers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.2% of advertising copy writers are Unknown.
- White, 80.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.8%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- Black or African American, 4.4%
- Asian, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Advertising copy writer race
| Advertising copy writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 80.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| Asian | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Advertising copy writer race and ethnicity over time
See how advertising copy writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Advertising copy writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.63% | 3.56% | 3.40% | 2.82% |
| 2011 | 87.77% | 3.77% | 2.78% | 3.58% |
| 2012 | 85.70% | 4.31% | 3.56% | 3.92% |
| 2013 | 85.75% | 3.60% | 3.20% | 4.45% |
| 2014 | 84.50% | 4.40% | 3.22% | 4.86% |
| 2015 | 85.30% | 3.71% | 3.64% | 4.82% |
| 2016 | 85.37% | 4.12% | 3.48% | 4.46% |
| 2017 | 86.44% | 3.75% | 3.69% | 3.69% |
| 2018 | 85.08% | 3.37% | 3.37% | 5.27% |
| 2019 | 83.99% | 4.33% | 3.21% | 5.33% |
| 2020 | 81.00% | 4.34% | 3.55% | 5.73% |
| 2021 | 80.15% | 4.43% | 4.12% | 5.79% |
Advertising copy writer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown advertising copy writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian advertising copy writers have the lowest average salary at $55,389.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,714 |
| White | $56,917 |
| Black or African American | $57,060 |
| Asian | $55,389 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,431 |
Average advertising copy writer age
See how the average age of advertising copy writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Advertising copy writer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34.5 | 36 |
| White | 44 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 41 |
| Asian | 34 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.5 | 34 |
Advertising copy writer age breakdown
The average age of advertising copy writers is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the advertising copy writer population.
Advertising copy writer age breakdown
| Advertising Copy Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Advertising copy writer educational attainment
The most common degree for advertising copy writers is bachelor's degree, with 84% of advertising copy writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 9% and associate degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 84%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Master's, 3%
Advertising copy writers by degree level
| Advertising copy writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 84% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Master's | 3% |
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Advertising copy writer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, advertising copy writers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $63,302 annually. With a Master's degree, advertising copy writers earn a median annual income of $60,084 compared to $59,921 for advertising copy writers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,084 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,921 |
| Doctorate Degree | $63,302 |
Advertising copy writer employment statistics
Company size where advertising copy writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where advertising copy writers work.
Advertising copy writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 40% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Advertising copy writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for advertising copy writers are professional, retail and manufacturing.
Advertising copy writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 22% |
| Retail | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Media | 11% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Internet | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
Advertising copy writer turnover and employment statistics
Advertising copy writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for advertising copy writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Advertising copy writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Advertising copy writer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.42% |
| 2011 | 6.99% |
| 2012 | 6.73% |
| 2013 | 6.55% |
| 2014 | 7.00% |
| 2015 | 5.19% |
| 2016 | 5.17% |
| 2017 | 5.38% |
| 2018 | 5.51% |
| 2019 | 5.71% |
| 2020 | 6.81% |
| 2021 | 7.01% |
Average advertising copy writer tenure
The average advertising copy writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 41 advertising copy writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Advertising copy writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 24% |
| 5-7 years | 2% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Advertising copy writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of advertising copy writers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Book Critic | 10.10% | 143 |
| Radio Broadcaster | 10.34% | 2,182 |
| Executive Relations Specialist | 12.01% | 104,788 |
| Sports Copy Editor | 12.38% | 6,234 |
| Certified Court Interpreter | 14.90% | 38,352 |
| Advertising Copy Writer | 16.36% | - |
| Public Address Announcer | 16.36% | 9,474 |
Similar advertising copy writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Book Critic | 10.10% | 143 |
| Radio Broadcaster | 10.34% | 2,182 |
| Executive Relations Specialist | 12.01% | 104,788 |
| Sports Copy Editor | 12.38% | 6,234 |
| Certified Court Interpreter | 14.90% | 38,352 |
| Public Address Announcer | 16.36% | 9,474 |
