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Writing consultant salary
Average writing consultant salary
$15.66
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Average writing consultant salary by state
Highest paying states for writing consultants
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $45,502 | $21.88 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $41,794 | $20.09 |
| 3 | Vermont | $37,392 | $17.98 |
| 4 | Maryland | $39,567 | $19.02 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $38,027 | $18.28 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $36,967 | $17.77 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $36,778 | $17.68 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $36,821 | $17.70 |
| 9 | New York | $35,687 | $17.16 |
| 10 | North Dakota | $39,476 | $18.98 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $33,697 | $16.20 |
| 12 | Michigan | $37,905 | $18.22 |
| 13 | Wyoming | $31,578 | $15.18 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $34,717 | $16.69 |
| 15 | Virginia | $32,408 | $15.58 |
| 16 | South Dakota | $28,899 | $13.89 |
| 17 | Alaska | $31,739 | $15.26 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $33,387 | $16.05 |
| 19 | Montana | $30,368 | $14.60 |
| 20 | Delaware | $32,288 | $15.52 |
| 21 | Illinois | $31,010 | $14.91 |
| 22 | Washington | $31,717 | $15.25 |
| 23 | Arizona | $31,559 | $15.17 |
| 24 | Oregon | $28,398 | $13.65 |
| 25 | California | $30,175 | $14.51 |
| 26 | Ohio | $29,726 | $14.29 |
| 27 | Missouri | $28,479 | $13.69 |
| 28 | Colorado | $30,278 | $14.56 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $27,479 | $13.21 |
| 30 | Maine | $29,246 | $14.06 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $26,531 | $12.76 |
| 32 | Iowa | $28,232 | $13.57 |
| 33 | Kansas | $26,741 | $12.86 |
| 34 | Alabama | $23,156 | $11.13 |
| 35 | Utah | $24,956 | $12.00 |
| 36 | West Virginia | $26,617 | $12.80 |
| 37 | Georgia | $27,281 | $13.12 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $22,722 | $10.92 |
| 39 | Texas | $25,741 | $12.38 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $21,420 | $10.30 |
| 41 | Indiana | $26,067 | $12.53 |
| 42 | Nevada | $24,479 | $11.77 |
| 43 | Idaho | $23,703 | $11.40 |
| 44 | Tennessee | $25,259 | $12.14 |
| 45 | Hawaii | $23,392 | $11.25 |
| 46 | New Mexico | $24,440 | $11.75 |
| 47 | Kentucky | $25,464 | $12.24 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $23,619 | $11.36 |
| 49 | Florida | $21,574 | $10.37 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $23,002 | $11.06 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $23,368 | $11.23 |
Writing consultant salary details
A writing consultant's salary ranges from $21,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $50,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a writing consultant's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $50,000 | $4,167 | $24 |
| 75th Percentile | $41,000 | $3,417 | $20 |
| Average | $32,574 | $2,715 | $16 |
| 25th Percentile | $25,000 | $2,083 | $12 |
| 10th Percentile | $21,000 | $1,750 | $10 |
Highest paying writing consultant jobs
The highest paying types of writing consultants are managing editor, senior writer, and consultant.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Editor | $61,717 | $5,143 | $29.67 | 78,423 |
| Technical Writer | $65,329 | $5,444 | $31.41 | 75,090 |
| Proposal Writer | $68,706 | $5,725 | $33.03 | 18,125 |
| Research Writer | $50,741 | $4,228 | $24.39 | 60,595 |
| Editor | $52,107 | $4,342 | $25.05 | 15,115 |
| Content Writer | $58,918 | $4,910 | $28.33 | 19,621 |
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Writing consultant salary trends
The average writing consultant salary has risen by $4,381 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average writing consultant earned $28,193 annually, but today, they earn $32,574 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for writing consultants over the last decade.
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Average writing consultant salary over time
Compare writing consultant salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Writing consultant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,600 | $15.66 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $31,800 | $15.28 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | $31,400 | $15.07 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | $31,000 | $14.88 | +1.5% |
| 2021 | $30,500 | $14.65 | -0.6% |
Recently added writing consultant salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DHRM | 00915-Professional Writing Consultant | Norfolk, VA | 06/18/2025 | $40,000 |
| State of Virginia | 00915-Professional Writing Consultant | Norfolk, VA | 06/17/2025 | $40,000 |
| University of North Dakota | Writing Consultant | Grand Forks, ND | 06/16/2025 | $34,436 |
| University of Arkansas, Fayetteville | SSC Writing Consultant (Multiple Open Positions) | Fayetteville, AR | 06/13/2025 | $27,131 |
| State of Virginia | W0969-Writing Consultant | Norfolk, VA | 05/27/2025 | $28,446 |
| State of Virginia | W0969-Writing Consultant | Norfolk, VA | 04/28/2025 | $28,446 |
| State of Virginia | Writing Studio Consultant | Richmond, VA | 03/19/2025 | $41,740 |
| Perspecta | Strategy and Writing Consultant | Reston, VA | 02/18/2025 | $51,000 |
| State of Virginia | Writing Studio Consultant | Richmond, VA | 02/08/2025 | $41,740 |
| Virginia Community College System | Writing Studio Consultant | Richmond, VA | 02/07/2025 | $41,740 |
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