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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Analysis Skills
- 6%
- Time Management
- 6%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 62%
- Master's degree
- 28%
- Associate's degree
- 6%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 90%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Upwork
CuraLinc Healthcare
L2T Media
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- More than 5 years
- 22%
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Last updated: Oct 30, 2026
Freelance Writer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in US: $68,171 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $33,562 – $138,466 yearly
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Freelance Writer
Delray Beach, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseParalegal CertificateBarSkills
Paralegal ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsFreelance Writer
Miamisburg, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Class DFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingFreelance Writer
Owosso, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCertified Scrum MasterSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementProduct ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsFreelance Writer
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsFreelance Writer
Glen Allen, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipPresentation SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsFreelance Writer
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative Certification (CITI)Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsResearchWriting SkillsData Analysis Skills
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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 92 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, analysis skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for freelance writers?
Common licenses or certifications for freelance writers include: Driver's License, Paralegal Certificate and Firearms License.
What are some job titles related to freelance writers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to freelance writers include: content marketing specialist/sales development rep.
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 25 years of professional experience.
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