Science Writer Salary in San Diego, California

Science Writer Salary in San Diego, CA

How much does a Science Writer make in San Diego, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Science Writer in San Diego, CA is $91,535. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $74,151 to a high of $111,412, with most professionals earning between $82,435 and $101,939.

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10th Percentile Science Writer Salary $74,151 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Science Writer Salary $82,435 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Science Writer Salary $91,535 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Science Writer Salary $101,939 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Science Writer Salary $111,412 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
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    Technical Writer I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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 Science Writer in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Science Writer ranges from $82,435 to $101,939 with the average base salary of $91,535. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $82,435 to $101,939 with the average total cash compensation of $91,535.

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