Freelance Content Writer Salary in Boston, MA

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How much does a Freelance Content Writer make in Boston, MA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Freelance Content Writer in Boston, MA is $60,171. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $55,516 to $66,013, with most professionals earning between $51,278 and $71,331.

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Average Salary Range for Freelance Content Writer in Boston, MA

Average Base Salary

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66013
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Boston, MA. The base salary for Freelance Content Writer ranges from $55,516 to $66,013 with the average base salary of $60,171. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,668 to $67,254 with the average total cash compensation of $61,242.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $60,171 $55,516 - $66,013
Bonus $1,070 $152 - $1,241
Total Pay $61,242 $55,668 - $67,254
* 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 Boston, MA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Revere, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,516 - $66,013 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Brookline, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,516 - $66,013 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Malden, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,516 - $66,013 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Somerville, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,516 - $66,013 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Quincy, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,516 - $66,013 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Arlington, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,516 - $66,013 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
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