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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Freelance Medical Writer in New York, NY is $117,031. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $96,388 to a high of $150,681, with most professionals earning between $106,226 and $134,645.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
106226
134645
117031

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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122543
What is the average salary for Freelance Medical 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 Medical Writer in New York, NY. The base salary for Freelance Medical Writer ranges from $106,226 to $134,645 with the average base salary of $117,031. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $109,301 to $140,087 with the average total cash compensation of $122,543.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $117,031 $106,226 - $134,645
Bonus $5,512 $3,075 - $5,442
Total Pay $122,543 $109,301 - $140,087
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE West New York, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,226 - $134,645 COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Hoboken, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,226 - $134,645 COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Union City, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,226 - $134,645 COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Jersey City, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,226 - $134,645 COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Bronx, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,226 - $134,645 COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Brooklyn, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,226 - $134,645 COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
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