Business & Tech, Washington

Copywriter cost in Seattle, WA

A typical Copywriter figure in Seattle is about $89 per hour, about 26% above the national figure of $70.

Typical cost

Typical in Seattle

$89

per hour

Fair price range: $45 to $158

On the low end
$45
On the high end
$158

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Seattle. 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
Seattle, WA$89
$45 to $158
National typical$70
$35 to $125
Bellevue, WA$91
$46 to $163
Kent, WA$84
$42 to $149
Everett, WA$83
$42 to $148
Los Angeles, CA$88
$44 to $156
Alexandria, VA$93
$47 to $166

Other Business & Tech costs in Seattle

Questions people ask

Copywriter in Seattle: what does it cost?

In Seattle, WA, Copywriter typically costs about $89 per hour, with most prices between $45 and $158.

Why is Seattle higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Copywriter earn in Seattle, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Seattle about 26% 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.