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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills9%Time Management8%Education level
Bachelor's degree55%High school diploma or GED17%Master's degree15%Years of experience
3-5 years8%6-10 years22%More than 10 years70%Current company
Self-EmployedFreelance/Self EmployedSelf Employed
Time at current job
Less than 1 year4%1-2 years4%2-5 years31%
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Last updated: Jul 17, 2026
Freelance Writer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in US: $61,579 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $26,986 – $140,518 yearly
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Freelance Writer
Henderson, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CCNASkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceSupervising ExperiencePresentation SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceLeadershipExperience Working with Individuals with AutismFreelance Writer
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CClass ESkills
Analysis SkillsPublic SpeakingLeadershipExperience Working with Individuals with AutismSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsFreelance Writer
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationASE CertificationASE Automobile Service Consultant CertificationDriver's LicenseMLO LicenseSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHigh-End SalesCreative WritingWriting SkillsFreelance Writer/ Editor, Blogger
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationCHPNAHospice CareCosmetology LicenseESL CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsConflict ManagementContent CreationContent DevelopmentFreelance Writer
Evansville, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRCosmetology LicenseBLSSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementDouble Entry BookkeepingCommunication SkillsFreelance Writer
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRCNASkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTyping
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What's the average time to fill a freelance writer role?
The average time to fill a freelance writer role is 114 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do freelance writers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a freelance writer include: communication skills, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a freelance writer?
Common licenses or certifications for freelance writers include: Driver's License, CPR and Teaching Certification.
What are some job titles related to freelance writers?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to freelance writers include: FREELANCE CONTENT WRITER and freelance writer/ editor, blogger.
What level of education is common for a freelance writer?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a freelance writer in the US, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a freelance writer?
Most freelance writers have 21 years of professional experience.
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