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Content Writer Salary

Content writers create engaging written material for websites, blogs, marketing materials, and publications, adapting tone and style for different audiences.

Median: $69,510 Growth: 4% BLS Data

Content Writer Salary Range

Entry Level

$42,000

0-2 years

Mid Career

$68,000

5-10 years

Senior Level

$100,000

10+ years

Salary Percentiles

10th Percentile $40,020

25th Percentile $52,200

Median (50th) $69,510

75th Percentile $93,050

90th Percentile $124,410

Top Paying States for Content Writers

1 California

$88,000

2 New York

$85,000

3 Massachusetts

$82,000

4 Washington

$80,000

5 Connecticut

$78,000

Job Outlook & Education

Growth Rate

+4%

Stable

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, or Journalism

How Much Do Content Writers Make?

The median annual salary for a content writer in the United States is $69,510 as of 2026. This means half of content writers earn more than this amount, and half earn less.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry Level (0-2 years): $42,000
Mid Career (5-10 years): $68,000
Senior Level (10+ years): $100,000

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Hourly Equivalent

Based on 2,080 work hours/year

$33/hr

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What Can a Content Writer Afford?

Based on median salary of $69,510

Max Rent $1,749/mo

Max Car Payment $699/mo

Monthly Savings $898/mo

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