Medical writer salary in United States

The average salary for a Medical Writer is $119,376 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 1.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 30, 2026.

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Medical Writer salaries typically range between a low of $77,049 and a high of $184,958 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Medical Writer include Princeton, NJ at $127,174 per year, Morrisville, NC at $122,093 per year, and Boston, MA at $111,917 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Medical Writer include GQR ($270,000 per year) and MERCOR ($249,600 per year).