Freelance Content Writer Salary in Appleton, WI

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How much does a Freelance Content Writer make in Appleton, WI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Freelance Content Writer in Appleton, WI is $52,197. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $48,159 to $57,265, with most professionals earning between $44,483 and $61,878.

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Average Salary Range for Freelance Content Writer in Appleton, WI

Average Base Salary

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48159
57265
52197

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
48291
58341
53126
What is the average salary for Freelance Content Writer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Freelance Content Writer in Appleton, WI. The base salary for Freelance Content Writer ranges from $48,159 to $57,265 with the average base salary of $52,197. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,291 to $58,341 with the average total cash compensation of $53,126.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $52,197 $48,159 - $57,265
Bonus $928 $132 - $1,077
Total Pay $53,126 $48,291 - $58,341
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Freelance Content Writer Salary Near Appleton, WI

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Appleton, WI
CITY, STATE Oshkosh, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,726 - $56,750 COMPARE TO Appleton, WI
CITY, STATE Green Bay, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,303 - $56,247 COMPARE TO Appleton, WI
CITY, STATE Milwaukee, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,832 - $59,254 COMPARE TO Appleton, WI
CITY, STATE Waukesha, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,648 - $59,035 COMPARE TO Appleton, WI
CITY, STATE Madison, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,040 - $58,312 COMPARE TO Appleton, WI
CITY, STATE Racine, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,114 - $57,212 COMPARE TO Appleton, WI
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About Appleton, Wisconsin    Appleton is a city in Outagamie (mostly), Calumet, and Winnebago counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. One of the Fox Cities, it is situated on the....More

Appleton, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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