Copywriter salary in United States

Based on 817 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$73,721 - $97,106

Median salary

$75,000 - $95,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$12K

25th percentile$62K

Median$75K

75th percentile$90K

90th percentile$121K

50% of professionals earn between $61,838 - $89,813 USD

The median salary is $75,000

Top cities

New York82 job openings

Chicago35 job openings

San Francisco26 job openings

Los Angeles21 job openings

Atlanta17 job openings

Boston13 job openings

Austin9 job openings

Dallas8 job openings

Denver8 job openings

Philadelphia7 job openings

Scottsdale5 job openings

California4 job openings

Miami4 job openings

Minneapolis4 job openings

Washington4 job openings

Waterbury4 job openings

Brooklyn3 job openings

Cerritos3 job openings

Charlotte3 job openings

Top companies hiring

Creative Circle7

24 Seven Talent3

Freemind Seattle2

Net2Source (N2S)2

A Hiring Company1

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Copywriter

817 job openings

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The average salary for a Copywriter in United States is USD 73,721 - USD 97,106 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 85,000 per year, based on 817 active job listings.

The cities with the most Copywriter job opportunities in United States are New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Atlanta. New York leads with 82 job openings.

Leading employers for Copywriter roles in United States include Creative Circle, 24 Seven Talent, Onward Search, Robert Half, Freemind Seattle.

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