Freelance writing: Average Salary in New York, NY, 2026

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How much does a Freelance writing make in New York, NY?

$64,700/ Annual
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The average Freelance writing in New York, NY is $64,700 per year or $32.74 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $48,750 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $97,695 per year.

Median$64,700

Low$48,750

High$97,695

Freelance writing: Average Salary in United States of America

Massachusetts$83,200

Tennessee$78,000

Pennsylvania$76,250

New Jersey$74,100

California$72,800

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