Business & Tech, Pennsylvania

Copywriter cost in Philadelphia, PA

A typical Copywriter figure in Philadelphia is about $76 per hour, about 8% above the national figure of $70.

Typical cost

Typical in Philadelphia

$76

per hour

Fair price range: $38 to $136

On the low end
$38
On the high end
$136

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Philadelphia. 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
Philadelphia, PA$76
$38 to $136
National typical$70
$35 to $125
Pittsburgh, PA$67
$34 to $119
Allentown, PA$66
$33 to $118
Erie, PA$60
$30 to $108
Ann Arbor, MI$76
$38 to $135
Everett, WA$83
$42 to $148

Other Business & Tech costs in Philadelphia

Questions people ask

Copywriter in Philadelphia: what does it cost?

In Philadelphia, PA, Copywriter typically costs about $76 per hour, with most prices between $38 and $136.

Why is Philadelphia higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Copywriter earn in Philadelphia, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Philadelphia about 8% 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.