Business & Tech, Massachusetts

Copywriter cost in Boston, MA

A typical Copywriter figure in Boston is about $85 per hour, about 22% above the national figure of $70.

Typical cost

Typical in Boston

$85

per hour

Fair price range: $43 to $152

On the low end
$43
On the high end
$152

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Boston. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Sales page vs blog
  2. Research
  3. Revisions
  4. SEO
  5. Experience

Ways to pay less

  1. Provide a brief
  2. Limit revision rounds
  3. Use a blog package
  4. Skip brand workshops
  5. Ask per-word vs project

Copywriter in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Boston, MA$85
$43 to $152
National typical$70
$35 to $125
Cambridge, MA$86
$43 to $153
Worcester, MA$75
$38 to $133
Springfield, MA$67
$34 to $120
Bellevue, WA$91
$46 to $163
Berkeley, CA$93
$46 to $165

Other Business & Tech costs in Boston

Questions people ask

Copywriter in Boston: what does it cost?

In Boston, MA, Copywriter typically costs about $85 per hour, with most prices between $43 and $152.

Why is Boston higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Copywriter earn in Boston, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Boston about 22% above the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.