Science Writer Salary in the United States

Science Writer Salary

How much does a Science Writer make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Science Writer in the United States is $84,567. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $68,506 to a high of $102,930, with most professionals earning between $76,160 and $94,179.

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10th Percentile Science Writer Salary $68,506 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Science Writer Salary $76,160 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Science Writer Salary $84,567 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Science Writer Salary $94,179 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Science Writer Salary $102,930 US April 01, 2025
25% $76,160 10% $68,506 90% $102,930 75% $94,179 $84,567 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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94179
84567
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Science Writer in the United States. The base salary for Science Writer ranges from $76,160 to $94,179 with the average base salary of $84,567. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $76,160 to $94,179 with the average total cash compensation of $84,567.

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