Web Content Writer Salary
Average Web Content Writer Salary
$54,169yearly
How much does a Web Content Writer make?
Web content writers make $54,169 per year on average, or $26.04 per hour, in the United States. Web content writers on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $38,000 a year, while the top 10% makes $75,000.
Location impacts how much a web content writer can expect to make. Web content writers make the most in New Jersey, Connecticut, California, New Hampshire, and Washington.
Highest Paying States For Web Content Writers
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Web Content Writer average salary by State
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $67,269 | $32.34 | 497 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $64,220 | $30.88 | 147 |
| 3 | California | $64,072 | $30.80 | 1,902 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $63,911 | $30.73 | 60 |
| 5 | Vermont | $56,680 | $27.25 | 46 |
| 6 | Utah | $55,609 | $26.74 | 228 |
| 7 | Washington | $59,815 | $28.76 | 402 |
| 8 | Arizona | $58,054 | $27.91 | 219 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $53,929 | $25.93 | 94 |
| 10 | Ohio | $56,719 | $27.27 | 323 |
| 11 | District of Columbia | $60,470 | $29.07 | 264 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $55,811 | $26.83 | 632 |
| 13 | Texas | $55,786 | $26.82 | 767 |
| 14 | Maryland | $56,135 | $26.99 | 509 |
| 15 | New York | $55,794 | $26.82 | 864 |
| 16 | Nevada | $53,623 | $25.78 | 96 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $52,882 | $25.42 | 491 |
| 18 | Maine | $57,006 | $27.41 | 18 |
| 19 | Delaware | $54,353 | $26.13 | 55 |
| 20 | Oregon | $50,480 | $24.27 | 296 |
| 21 | Idaho | $51,021 | $24.53 | 56 |
| 22 | Alabama | $52,883 | $25.42 | 64 |
| 23 | Michigan | $50,729 | $24.39 | 232 |
| 24 | Alaska | $53,035 | $25.50 | 30 |
| 25 | Minnesota | $50,346 | $24.20 | 289 |
| 26 | Georgia | $50,845 | $24.44 | 348 |
| 27 | Virginia | $50,731 | $24.39 | 672 |
| 28 | Oklahoma | $50,882 | $24.46 | 66 |
| 29 | Wyoming | $47,860 | $23.01 | 28 |
| 30 | Kansas | $48,637 | $23.38 | 91 |
| 31 | Montana | $48,295 | $23.22 | 53 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $57,032 | $27.42 | 19 |
| 33 | West Virginia | $49,557 | $23.83 | 18 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $49,153 | $23.63 | 20 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $48,607 | $23.37 | 68 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $46,981 | $22.59 | 103 |
| 37 | Illinois | $48,037 | $23.09 | 573 |
| 38 | Missouri | $48,482 | $23.31 | 179 |
| 39 | Indiana | $47,651 | $22.91 | 150 |
| 40 | Colorado | $49,000 | $23.56 | 245 |
| 41 | Florida | $47,362 | $22.77 | 608 |
| 42 | North Carolina | $45,449 | $21.85 | 438 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $48,719 | $23.42 | 34 |
| 44 | Iowa | $47,267 | $22.72 | 72 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $45,599 | $21.92 | 73 |
| 46 | Wisconsin | $45,910 | $22.07 | 160 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $46,013 | $22.12 | 105 |
| 48 | South Dakota | $45,525 | $21.89 | 17 |
| 49 | Tennessee | $44,059 | $21.18 | 151 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $45,656 | $21.95 | 19 |
| 51 | Kentucky | $43,188 | $20.76 | 66 |
Highest Paying Cities For Web Content Writers
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoboken, NJ | $67,401 | $32.40 | |
| 2 | Los Angeles, CA | $63,784 | $30.67 | |
| 3 | New York, NY | $55,817 | $26.84 | 1 |
| 4 | Dallas, TX | $54,875 | $26.38 | |
| 5 | Saint Louis, MO | $48,301 | $23.22 | |
| 6 | Buffalo Grove, IL | $48,137 | $23.14 | |
| 7 | Tampa, FL | $47,510 | $22.84 |
Web Content Writers Salary Details
What is a Web Content Writer's Salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $75,000 | $6,250 | $36 |
| 75th Percentile | $64,000 | $5,333 | $31 |
| Average | $54,169 | $4,514 | $26 |
| 25th Percentile | $45,000 | $3,750 | $22 |
| 10th Percentile | $38,000 | $3,167 | $18 |
Highest Paying Types of Web Content Writers
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Java Developer | $88,475 | $7,373 | $42.54 | 147,521 |
| NET Developer | $88,984 | $7,415 | $42.78 | 236,690 |
| Interactive Developer | $89,875 | $7,490 | $43.21 | 169,948 |
| Web Design/Development | $69,901 | $5,825 | $33.61 | 184,573 |
| Webmaster | $62,413 | $5,201 | $30.01 | 20,084 |
| Web Developer | $78,975 | $6,581 | $37.97 | 227,881 |
Here are the five companies hiring the most now:
Which Companies Pay Web Content Writers The Most?
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zoro | $58,722 | $28.23 | |
| 2 | Global Reach Internet Productions | $57,496 | $27.64 | |
| 3 | Central Washington University | $57,087 | $27.45 | |
| 4 | Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory | $55,414 | $26.64 | |
| 5 | Stevens Institute of Technology | $54,700 | $26.30 | 7 |
| 6 | International TEFL Academy | $54,683 | $26.29 | |
| 7 | Randstad North America, Inc. | $53,108 | $25.53 | 80 |
| 8 | Robert Half | $52,827 | $25.40 | 113 |
| 9 | Kelly Services | $48,283 | $23.21 | 16 |
| 10 | Vertex | $43,270 | $20.80 |
How Much Do Web Content Writers Make In Different Industries?
Web content writer salaries can vary depending on the industry. In fact, our data shows that the technology, manufacturing, and internet industries tend to offer much higher salaries for web content writers. For example, web content writers make a whopping average salary of $54,485 while working in the technology industry. Meanwhile, other people in this field are making $52,300 in the manufacturing industry and $52,050 in the internet industry.
Web content writers may want to avoid working in the health care industry as it offers the lowest average salary of $44,253.
Highest Paying Industries For Web Content Writers
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | $54,485 | $26.19 |
| 2 | Manufacturing | $52,300 | $25.14 |
| 3 | Internet | $52,050 | $25.02 |
| 4 | Education | $50,921 | $24.48 |
| 5 | Media | $46,901 | $22.55 |
| 6 | Health Care | $44,253 | $21.28 |
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Web Content Writer Pay Trends
Average Web Content Writer Salary Over Time
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Web Content Writer Salary By Year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $54,200 | $26.04 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | $52,400 | $25.18 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | $51,200 | $24.61 | +2.1% |
| 2020 | $50,100 | $24.10 | +2.7% |
| 2019 | $48,800 | $23.44 | +1.8% |
Recently Added Web Content Writer Salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Praxent | Web Content Writer & Editor | Austin, TX | 10/12/2022 | $35,250 |
| City of Somerville | Web Content Writer/Manager | Somerville, MA | 10/05/2022 | $86,595 |
| Monkey Wrench Plumbing, Heating & Air | Web Content Writer | Whittier, CA | 10/05/2022 | $45,000 |
| Monkey Wrench Plumbing | Web Content Writer | Los Angeles, CA | 07/14/2022 | $45,000 |
| Monkey Wrench Plumbing | Web Content Writer | Los Angeles, CA | 07/14/2022 | $45,000 |
| Central Washington University | Website Content Writer-Public Affairs | Ellensburg, WA | 07/12/2022 | $47,807 |
| Central Washington University | Website Content Writer-Public Affairs | Ellensburg, WA | 07/12/2022 | $47,807 |
| Central Washington University | Website Content Writer-Public Affairs | Ellensburg, WA | 06/01/2022 | $47,807 |
| Central Washington University | Website Content Writer-Public Affairs | Ellensburg, WA | 05/09/2022 | $47,807 |
| Randstad Us | Web Content Writer II | Mountain View, CA | 04/01/2022 | $137,742 |
Web Content Writer Salaries FAQs
What State Pays Web Content Writers The Most?
New Jersey pays Web Content Writers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $67,269 per year, or $32.34 per hour.
How Do I Know If I'm Being Paid Fairly As A Web Content Writer?
You know if you are being paid fairly as a Web Content Writer if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Connecticut you should be paid close to $64,220 per year.
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