Medical Writer Salary in the United States

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How much does a Medical Writer make in the United States? The average Medical Writer salary in the United States is $100,985 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $91,661 and $116,183. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Medical Writer with Security Clearance
General Dynamics Information Technology - FORT DETRICK , MD
GDIT's Military Health team is hiring a Medical Writer to support the Office of Regulated Activities (ORA) under the DoD (Dept. of Army) located at Ft. Detrick
- 1 day ago
Medical Technical Writer with Security Clearance
People, Technology and Processes LLC - CORONADO , CA
Description Position title : Medical Technical Writer Location : Coronado, CA Clearance level required : Secret or above Responsibilities include (but are not l
- 1 day ago
Medical Writer
Clinical Resource Network (CRN) - SAN FRANCISCO , CA
Our client is looking to fill the role of Medical Writer. The Contract Medical Writer is responsible for editing and performing quality control (QC) reviews of
- 5 days ago
Medical Writer - Farmingdale, NY
ICON Strategic Solutions - FARMINGDALE , NY
About the role. Medical Writer II- Farmingdale, NY- Hybrid. ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud
- 3 days ago
Medical Writer - GCP SOP
Clinical Resource Network (CRN) - SAN FRANCISCO , CA
Our client is looking to fill the role of Medical Writer. The Contract Medical Writer is responsible for editing and performing quality control (QC) reviews of
- 5 days ago
Senior Medical Writer
Ascentage Pharma - ROCKVILLE , MD
Company Summary. Ascentage Pharma is a global, clinical-stage biotechnology company engaged in developing novel therapies for cancers, CHB, and senesce diseases
- 5 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Medical Writer in the United States. The base salary for Medical Writer ranges from $91,661 to $116,183 with the average base salary of $100,985. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $94,314 to $120,879 with the average total cash compensation of $105,741.

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