Copy writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Copy writer demographics by:
Copy writer gender statistics
56.6% of copy writers are women and 43.4% of copy writers are men.
- Female, 56.6%
- Male, 43.4%
Copy writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.6% |
| Male | 43.4% |
Copy writer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,555
Female income
$60,609
Copy writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in copy writer positions over time. Currently, 56.6% of copy writers are female.
Copy writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.58% | 58.42% |
| 2011 | 42.81% | 57.19% |
| 2012 | 43.36% | 56.64% |
| 2013 | 45.32% | 54.68% |
| 2014 | 44.79% | 55.21% |
| 2015 | 42.27% | 57.73% |
| 2016 | 39.27% | 60.73% |
| 2017 | 40.03% | 59.97% |
| 2018 | 43.43% | 56.57% |
| 2019 | 39.54% | 60.46% |
| 2020 | 41.61% | 58.39% |
| 2021 | 43.38% | 56.62% |
Copy writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared 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% |
| Copy Writer | 43% | 57% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Copy writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among copy writers is White, which makes up 75.3% of all copy writers. Comparatively, 7.7% of copy writers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.0% of copy writers are Black or African American.
- White, 75.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Black or African American, 6.0%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Asian, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Copy writer race
| Copy writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Copy writer race and ethnicity over time
See how copy writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Copy writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.76% | 5.16% | 4.26% | 4.78% |
| 2011 | 82.91% | 5.37% | 3.64% | 5.53% |
| 2012 | 80.84% | 5.91% | 4.41% | 5.87% |
| 2013 | 80.89% | 5.20% | 4.06% | 6.40% |
| 2014 | 79.63% | 6.00% | 4.07% | 6.81% |
| 2015 | 80.44% | 5.31% | 4.50% | 6.78% |
| 2016 | 80.50% | 5.72% | 4.34% | 6.41% |
| 2017 | 81.57% | 5.35% | 4.55% | 5.64% |
| 2018 | 80.22% | 4.97% | 4.23% | 7.22% |
| 2019 | 79.13% | 5.93% | 4.06% | 7.28% |
| 2020 | 76.14% | 5.95% | 4.41% | 7.68% |
| 2021 | 75.28% | 6.03% | 4.98% | 7.74% |
Copy writer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown copy writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian copy writers have the lowest average salary at $61,487.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,176 |
| White | $63,904 |
| Black or African American | $64,132 |
| Asian | $61,487 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $63,134 |
Average copy writer age
See how the average age of copy writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
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 |
Copy writer age breakdown
The average age of copy writers is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the copy writer population.
Copy writer age breakdown
| Copy Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Copy writer educational attainment
The most common degree for copy writers is bachelor's degree, with 80% of copy writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 8% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 80%
- Master's, 8%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Copy writers by degree level
| Copy writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 80% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Copy writer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, copy writers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $74,297 annually. With a Master's degree, copy writers earn a median annual income of $69,002 compared to $68,738 for copy writers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $69,002 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $68,738 |
| Doctorate Degree | $74,297 |
Copy writer employment statistics
Most copy writers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where copy writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where copy writers work.
Copy writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Copy writer jobs by company type
Employees with the copy writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most copy writers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Copy writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 1% |
Copy writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for copy writers are media, professional and retail.
Copy writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 18% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Education | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Copy writer turnover and employment statistics
Copy writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for copy writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Copy writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | 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 copy writer tenure
The average copy writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,147 copy writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Copy writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Copy writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Reporter | 10.10% | 4,296 |
| Radio Show Host | 10.34% | 12,265 |
| Press Internship | 12.01% | 50,603 |
| Editing Internship | 12.38% | 49,315 |
| Medical Interpreter | 14.90% | 47,796 |
| Copy Writer | 16.36% | - |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Similar copy writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Reporter | 10.10% | 4,296 |
| Radio Show Host | 10.34% | 12,265 |
| Press Internship | 12.01% | 50,603 |
| Editing Internship | 12.38% | 49,315 |
| Medical Interpreter | 14.90% | 47,796 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Foreign languages spoken by copy writers
The most common foreign language among copy writers is Spanish at 47.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.3% and Italian is the third-most popular at 5.4%.
- Spanish, 47.8%
- French, 16.3%
- Italian, 5.4%
- Russian, 5.4%
- Portuguese, 3.3%
- Other, 21.8%
Copy writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.8% |
| French | 16.3% |
| Italian | 5.4% |
| Russian | 5.4% |
| Portuguese | 3.3% |
| Other | 21.8% |
