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Medical writer salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Medical Writer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$120,255
Average $120,255
Low $77,795
High $185,890

The average salary for a medical writer is $120,255 per year in the United States. 1.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Medical Writer job openings in United States

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Associate Director, Regulatory...
Ionis Pharmaceuticals3.8out of 5 stars.
Carlsbad, CA
$142,588 - $201,472 a year
3 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Medical Writer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
GQR
 
$270,000per year
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TotalMed
 
$241,800per year
Tailored Management
 
$223,538per year
Suna Solutions
 
$202,800per year
MasterBrand Cabinets
 
$195,000per year
MannKind Corporation
 
$181,538per year

Highest paying cities for Medical Writers near United States

  1. Princeton, NJ
    $131,986 per year
  2. Morrisville, NC
    $122,830 per year
  3. Boston, MA
    $108,565 per year
  4. Yardley, PA
    $98,259 per year
  5. New York, NY
    $95,345 per year

Where can a Medical Writer earn more?

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