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Medical Writer Salary

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Updated: 10 May 2013

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Medical Writer 2013 Total Pay (?

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$48,415 - $135,087

(Median)

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MEDIAN: $72,612

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Medical Writer Job Listings

Senior Medical Writer

Apr 14

sanofi-aventis U.S. - Bridgewater, NJ

Job Title: Senior Medical Writer Interest Category... submission of produdts. - Mentor more junior medical writers and provide leadership in completion of large... - Indeed

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Medical Writer \ Senior Medical Writer

May 03

Takeda Pharmaceuticals - Deerfield, IL

the basic qualifications required for the Medical Writer position; however, job title will be dependent on... required for the Medical Writer position; however... - Indeed

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Medical Writer, Neurology

May 07

Allergan, Inc. - Irvine, CA

Medical Writer, Neurology ( Job Number: 121497... medical specialties, including eye care, neurosciences, medical aesthetics, medical dermatology, breast... - Indeed

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	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$50K	$100K	$150K
Salary	$48,980 - $115,248
Bonus	$0.00 - $16,768
Profit Sharing	$5,000 - $13,000
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$48,415 - $135,087
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 10 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 168

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Companies and Industries for Medical Writer Salaries

Popular Industries

Salary Range


Pharmaceutical Research and Development	$49,200 - $110,518
Pharmaceuticals	$50,177 - $111,241
Medical Education Programs	$45,872 - $101,522
Medical Research	$47,807 - $106,506
Health Care	$48,787 - $106,656

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Key Statistics for Medical Writer Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 70%			Male 30%
Salary:	$65,368 - $91,795			$55,000 - $110,360

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

49%

5-9 years

21%

10-19 years

14%

20 years or more

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Doctorate (PhD)	$51,627 - $113,061
Bachelor's Degree	$38,541 - $107,155

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 84%		Dental: 75%
	Vision: 57%		None: 15%

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