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Job outlook for contract copywriters in the United States
Are contract copywriter jobs in demand?
Contract copywriter job and salary trends over time
Contract copywriter jobs over time
Contract copywriter job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 185 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 166 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 172 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 169 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 170 | 0.00% |
Average contract copywriter salary over time
Contract copywriter salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $66,179 | $31.82 | +6.2% |
| 2025 | $62,314 | $29.96 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | $61,299 | $29.47 | +0.6% |
| 2023 | $60,954 | $29.30 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | $60,382 | $29.03 | +1.6% |
Contract copywriter jobs by state
Most common states for contract copywriters
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 36 | 5% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 122 | 2% |
| 3 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 100 | 2% |
| 4 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 98 | 2% |
| 5 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 59 | 2% |
| 6 | California | 39,536,653 | 376 | 1% |
| 7 | New York | 19,849,399 | 161 | 1% |
| 8 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 161 | 1% |
| 9 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 114 | 1% |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 102 | 1% |
| 11 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 86 | 1% |
| 12 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 77 | 1% |
| 13 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 65 | 1% |
| 14 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 55 | 1% |
| 15 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 39 | 1% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 31 | 1% |
| 17 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 21 | 1% |
| 18 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 15 | 1% |
| 19 | Delaware | 961,939 | 8 | 1% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 6 | 1% |
Contract Copywriter job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of contract copywriter experts
University of South Alabama
California University of Pennsylvania
What Contract Copywriter skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Doris Frye: Employers consistently tell us that effective communication is both a skill in high demand and one that is often lacking in employees. English majors enter the workforce with exceptional communication and critical thinking skills that are already valued. With the explosion of A.I., these skills will become even more important; English majors' facility with language will become all the more essential. The ability to adapt and respond to A.I. tools will be essential going forward for those with English degrees.
What type of skills will young Contract Copywriters need?
Dr. Christina Fisanick: College graduates in 2021 and beyond, need all of the skills that English programs have to offer: critical thinking, effective communication, creativity, and flexibility. New hires need to be able to adapt to workplace changes quickly and with aplomb, which requires critical thinking and problem solving and the ability to communicate those solutions to a diverse audience clearly and effectively. Those skills are refined and practiced regularly in English programs.