Medical Writer Salary
Median annual base pay is $95,000 across 34 reported Medical Writer salaries.
Updated 9 October 2026
Salary Distribution (By Percentile)
| P10 | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $70,000 | $78,000 | $95,000 | $108,000 | $133,248 |
Salary by Experience
| Experience | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | $72,000 | 8 |
| 3-5 yrs | $90,000 | 8 |
| 6-10 yrs | $108,000 | 7 |
Highest Paying States
| State | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $110,000 | 5 |
Salary by Level
| Level | Common titles | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior / Early Career | Associate Medical Writer · Scientific Writer · Technical Writer I | $68,000 | 5 |
| Mid-Level | Medical Writer · Medical Writer I · Regulatory Medical Writer | $78,000 | 8 |
| Senior | Senior Medical Writer · Medical Writer II · Senior Regulatory Writer | $97,000 | 12 |
| Lead / Expert | Principal Medical Writer · Lead Medical Writer · Scientific Team Lead | — | 4 |
| Manager | Medical Writing Manager · Associate Director, Medical Writing · Manager, Regulatory Writing | — | 1 |
Medical Writer salaries by state
Common questions
How much does a Medical Writer make?
The median Medical Writer salary is $95,000 per year, based on 34 reported salaries.
Which state pays Medical Writers the most?
New York has the highest median at $110,000 per year, of the states with enough reports to publish a median.
How much do Medical Writers with 6-10 yrs of experience make?
$108,000 per year at the median — $13,000 above the Medical Writer median.
How much does a Medical Writer at the Senior level make?
$97,000 per year at the median — $2,000 above the Medical Writer median.