What are the main factors that influence an Entry Level Copywriter's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change an Entry Level Copywriter's salary?

An Entry Level Copywriter's salary grows with experience: starting around $65,242 for beginners, reaching about $66,916 at mid-level, and approach $67,234 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Copywriter?

Entry Level Copywriter salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Copywriter roles are District of Columbia $70,201, California $70,001, Massachusetts $69,001. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Level Copywriter roles make?

Salaries for Entry Level Copywriter level roles vary by specialization: Entry Level Actuary: $80,801; Entry Level Auditor: $67,701; Entry Level LPN: $65,857; Entry Level Animator: $63,503; Entry Copywriter: $63,400.

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Entry Level Copywriter Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Entry Level Copywriter make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Copywriter in Rhode Island is $65,801 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

However, an Entry Level Copywriter's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $73,825
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,801 to $70,001
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,517

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Entry Level Copywriter Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,001	$5,833	$1,346	$34
Average	$65,801	$5,483	$1,265	$32
25th Percentile	$57,801	$4,817	$1,112	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Copywriter Salaries

An Entry Level Copywriter's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Entry Level Copywriter	$65,242
Intermediate Level Entry Level Copywriter	$65,965
Senior Level Entry Level Copywriter	$66,916
Specialist Level Entry Level Copywriter	$67,107
Expert Level Entry Level Copywriter	$67,234

How Do Entry Level Copywriter Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Entry Level Copywriters. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $70,201.
California: $70,001.
Massachusetts: $69,001.

District of Columbia $70,201 California $70,001 Massachusetts $69,001 Washington $68,801 New Jersey $68,701 Alaska $68,701 Connecticut $67,801 New York $67,401

Hawaii $66,301 Rhode Island $65,801 Maryland $65,401 Minnesota $64,901 Illinois $64,701 Colorado $64,701 Oregon $64,401 Delaware $64,201

New Hampshire $64,101 Virginia $63,901 Pennsylvania $63,101 Nevada $62,801 North Dakota $62,701 Michigan $62,501 Wisconsin $62,401 Vermont $62,301

Texas $61,901 Ohio $61,801 Maine $61,801 Arizona $61,801 Georgia $61,201 Indiana $60,901 Wyoming $60,801 Utah $60,701

Iowa $60,701 Kansas $60,401 Louisiana $60,301 North Carolina $60,301 Missouri $60,301 Florida $60,001 Montana $59,901 Nebraska $59,801

Kentucky $59,701 South Carolina $59,401 Tennessee $59,301 Idaho $59,201 New Mexico $58,801 Oklahoma $58,601 Alabama $58,301 South Dakota $57,601

Arkansas $57,301 West Virginia $57,101 Mississippi $56,601

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Copywriters

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $66,801
Albion: $65,701
Ashaway: $67,101

Adamsville, RI $66,801 Albion, RI $65,701 Ashaway, RI $67,101 Barrington, RI $65,701 Block Island, RI $66,701 Bradford, RI $67,001 Bristol, RI $65,701 Carolina, RI $66,501

Charlestown, RI $66,601 Chepachet, RI $65,601 Clayville, RI $65,701 Coventry, RI $65,601 West Greenwich, RI $65,601 East Greenwich, RI $65,601 Exeter, RI $67,001 Fiskeville, RI $65,701

Forestdale, RI $65,701 Foster, RI $65,601 Glendale, RI $65,601 Greene, RI $66,301 Greenville, RI $65,701 Harmony, RI $65,701 Harrisville, RI $65,601 Hope, RI $65,701

Hope Valley, RI $67,101 Hopkinton, RI $67,101 Jamestown, RI $66,401 Kenyon, RI $67,001 Little Compton, RI $66,801 Manville, RI $65,701 Mapleville, RI $65,601 Newport, RI $66,501

Middletown, RI $66,701 North Kingstown, RI $65,501 North Scituate, RI $65,701 Oakland, RI $65,601 Pascoag, RI $65,601 Pawtucket, RI $65,701 Central Falls, RI $65,701 Cumberland, RI $65,701

Lincoln, RI $65,701 Portsmouth, RI $66,201 Prudence Island, RI $65,601 Rockville, RI $67,101 Saunderstown, RI $66,501 Shannock, RI $67,001 Slatersville, RI $65,701 Slocum, RI $66,501

Tiverton, RI $66,901 Wakefield, RI $66,401 Kingston, RI $66,401 Narragansett, RI $66,401 Peace Dale, RI $66,401 Warren, RI $65,701 Warwick, RI $65,701 Westerly, RI $67,101

West Kingston, RI $66,501 West Warwick, RI $65,701 Wood River Junction, RI $67,001 Woonsocket, RI $65,701 North Smithfield, RI $65,701 Wyoming, RI $67,001 Providence, RI $65,701 Cranston, RI $65,701

North Providence, RI $65,701 East Providence, RI $65,701 Riverside, RI $65,701 Rumford, RI $65,701 Smithfield, RI $65,701 Johnston, RI $65,701

Entry Level Copywriter Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Copywriter's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$57,801

Average $65,801/year

$70,001

$4,817

Average $5,483/month

$5,833

$1,112

Average $1,265/week

$1,346

$28

Average $32/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,001	$5,833	$1,346	$34
Average	$65,801	$5,483	$1,265	$32
25th Percentile	$57,801	$4,817	$1,112	$28

Entry Level Copywriter Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an Entry Level Copywriter, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Intermediate Copywriter role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $74,200 - a projected growth of 13% over your current level.

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