Scientific Writer Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scientific Writer in Cedar Rapids, IA is $65,451. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $50,304 to a high of $81,337, with most professionals earning between $57,523 and $73,766.

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Average Salary Range for Scientific Writer in Cedar Rapids, IA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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65451

Average Total Cash Compensation

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65678
What is the average salary for Scientific Writer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Scientific Writer in Cedar Rapids, IA. The base salary for Scientific Writer ranges from $57,523 to $73,766 with the average base salary of $65,451. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,703 to $74,072 with the average total cash compensation of $65,678.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $65,451 $57,523 - $73,766
Bonus $227 $180 - $305
Total Pay $65,678 $57,703 - $74,072
* 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.

Scientific Writer Salary Near Cedar Rapids, IA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Cedar Rapids, IA
CITY, STATE Iowa City, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,054 - $73,165 COMPARE TO Cedar Rapids, IA
CITY, STATE Waterloo, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,188 - $72,055 COMPARE TO Cedar Rapids, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,008 - $71,824 COMPARE TO Cedar Rapids, IA
CITY, STATE Dubuque, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,747 - $72,772 COMPARE TO Cedar Rapids, IA
CITY, STATE Davenport, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,060 - $73,173 COMPARE TO Cedar Rapids, IA
CITY, STATE Rock Island, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,356 - $72,271 COMPARE TO Cedar Rapids, IA
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