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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills8%Analysis Skills7%Education level
Bachelor's degree66%Master's degree23%Vocational or technical training4%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years2%6-10 years38%Current company
1Point21 Interactive405 Cabinets & StoneAcadia Content Solutions, Self-EmployedTime at current job
1-2 years10%2-5 years48%More than 5 years43%
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Last updated: Jul 16, 2026
Content Writer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in US: $67,681 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,146 – $126,730 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Freelance Content Writer
Goldsboro, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Class DNon-CDL Class CHACCP CertificationSkills
B2CHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsMarketing Content Writer
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Google Analytics CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipFounder, Director of Operations, SEO Content Writer
Galena, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseRemote Pilot CertificateSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipResearchContent Writer
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
TEFLTechnical WritingSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipMicrosoft OfficeContent Writer
San Antonio, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCertified Scrum MasterSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipContent CreationSEO Content Writer
Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Google Analytics CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProofreadingPrepress SoftwareAdobe Indesign
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What's the average time to fill a content writer role?
The average time to fill a content writer role is 45 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do content writers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a content writer include: communication skills, organizational skills and analysis skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a content writer?
Common licenses or certifications for content writers include: Driver's License, Google Analytics Certification and Certified Project Manager.
What are some job titles related to content writers?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to content writers include: FREELANCE CONTENT WRITER, AI content writer and freelance content writer.
What level of education is common for a content writer?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a content writer in the US, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a content writer?
Most content writers have 17 years of professional experience.
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