Contract copywriter demographics and statistics in the US
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Contract copywriter demographics by:
Contract copywriter gender statistics
60.2% of contract copywriters are women and 39.8% of contract copywriters are men.
- Female, 60.2%
- Male, 39.8%
Contract copywriter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.2% |
| Male | 39.8% |
Contract copywriter gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$64,585
Female income
$61,660
Contract copywriter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in contract copywriter positions over time. Currently, 60.2% of contract copywriters are female.
Contract copywriter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.03% | 61.97% |
| 2011 | 39.22% | 60.78% |
| 2012 | 39.75% | 60.25% |
| 2013 | 41.67% | 58.33% |
| 2014 | 41.15% | 58.85% |
| 2015 | 38.69% | 61.31% |
| 2016 | 35.79% | 64.21% |
| 2017 | 36.52% | 63.48% |
| 2018 | 39.83% | 60.17% |
| 2019 | 36.05% | 63.95% |
| 2020 | 38.05% | 61.95% |
| 2021 | 39.77% | 60.23% |
Contract copywriter related jobs gender ratio
We compared contract copywriters 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% |
| Contract Copywriter | 40% | 60% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Contract copywriter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among contract copywriters is White, which makes up 75.3% of all contract copywriters. Comparatively, 7.8% of contract copywriters are Hispanic or Latino and 6.1% of contract copywriters are Black or African American.
- White, 75.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Black or African American, 6.1%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- Asian, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Contract copywriter race
| Contract copywriter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Contract copywriter race and ethnicity over time
See how contract copywriter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Contract copywriter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.79% | 5.21% | 4.28% | 4.83% |
| 2011 | 82.93% | 5.42% | 3.66% | 5.59% |
| 2012 | 80.87% | 5.96% | 4.44% | 5.93% |
| 2013 | 80.91% | 5.25% | 4.08% | 6.46% |
| 2014 | 79.66% | 6.05% | 4.10% | 6.87% |
| 2015 | 80.46% | 5.35% | 4.52% | 6.83% |
| 2016 | 80.53% | 5.77% | 4.36% | 6.47% |
| 2017 | 81.60% | 5.40% | 4.57% | 5.70% |
| 2018 | 80.25% | 5.02% | 4.26% | 7.28% |
| 2019 | 79.15% | 5.98% | 4.09% | 7.34% |
| 2020 | 76.16% | 5.99% | 4.44% | 7.74% |
| 2021 | 75.31% | 6.07% | 5.00% | 7.80% |
Contract copywriter wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $66,193 |
| White | $64,931 |
| Black or African American | $65,157 |
| Asian | $62,532 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,167 |
Average contract copywriter age
See how the average age of contract copywriters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Contract copywriter 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 |
Contract copywriter age breakdown
The average age of contract copywriters is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the contract copywriter population.
Contract copywriter age breakdown
| Contract Copywriter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Contract copywriter educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 81%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 4%
- Doctorate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Contract copywriters by degree level
| Contract copywriter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 81% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Doctorate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Contract copywriter wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $69,985 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,723 |
| Doctorate Degree | $75,224 |
Contract copywriter employment statistics
Most contract copywriters work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where contract copywriters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where contract copywriters work.
Contract copywriter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Contract copywriter jobs by company type
Employees with the contract copywriter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most contract copywriters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Contract copywriter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 1% |
Contract copywriter jobs by industry
The most common industries for contract copywriters are retail, media and professional.
Contract copywriter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Media | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Internet | 7% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Education | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Contract copywriter turnover and employment statistics
Contract copywriter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for contract copywriters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Contract copywriter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Contract copywriter 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 contract copywriter tenure
The average contract copywriter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 326 contract copywriters resumes in Zippia's database.
Contract copywriter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 46% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 4% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Contract copywriter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of contract copywriters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| News Anchor | 10.10% | 3,607 |
| Sports Announcer | 10.34% | 1,473 |
| Public Relations Officer | 12.01% | 73,367 |
| Book Editor | 12.38% | 11,671 |
| Deaf Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,676 |
| Contract Copywriter | 16.36% | - |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Similar contract copywriter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| News Anchor | 10.10% | 3,607 |
| Sports Announcer | 10.34% | 1,473 |
| Public Relations Officer | 12.01% | 73,367 |
| Book Editor | 12.38% | 11,671 |
| Deaf Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,676 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Foreign languages spoken by contract copywriters
The most common foreign language among contract copywriters is Spanish at 35.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 30.0% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 15.0%.
- Spanish, 35.0%
- French, 30.0%
- Japanese, 15.0%
- German, 10.0%
- Swedish, 5.0%
- Other, 5.0%
Contract copywriter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.0% |
| French | 30.0% |
| Japanese | 15.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| Swedish | 5.0% |
| Other | 5.0% |