Remote Medical Writer salary
Base pay in the United States, from 12 postings by 3 employers that published the pay range.
Median base pay per year
$95,000
A typical posting offers $80,000 to $110,000.
10th percentile $75k – $110k
middle half $110k
90th percentile
What a Medical Writer does
Medical writers produce scientific and clinical documents for pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies, agencies and publishers. Depending on the specialty, they write regulatory documents such as clinical study reports and protocols, journal manuscripts and congress materials, or promotional and educational content for clinicians and patients, and are responsible for scientific accuracy and compliance with the applicable guidelines.
By level
| Level | Typical range | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-level | $72,500 – $97,500 | $85,000 | 4 |
| Senior | $95,000 – $125,000 | $110,000 | 5 |
By employer
| Employer | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Precision AQ | $95,000 | 5 |
| Precision Medicine Group | $92,500 | 6 |
Open Medical Writer jobs with published pay
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Principal Medical Writer
Iambic Therapeutics, Inc · Remote (US)
Legal Full-time $152K - $190K Posted Sep 4, 2026 -
Senior Medical Writer, Medical Communications
Precision AQ · Remote (US)
Marketing $95,000 – $125,000 per year Posted Jun 30, 2026 -
Senior Scientific Associate / Senior Medical Writer - Promotional Medical Writing
Precision AQ · Remote (US)
Other $95,000 – $125,000 per year Posted Jul 14, 2026 -
Senior Medical Writer, Medical Communications
Precision Medicine Group · Remote (US)
Marketing $95,000 – $125,000 per year Posted Feb 18, 2026 -
Senior Scientific Associate / Senior Medical Writer - Promotional Medical Writing
Precision Medicine Group · Remote (US)
Other $95,000 – $125,000 per year Posted Jul 9, 2026 -
Medical Writer, Medical Communications
Precision AQ · Remote (US)
Marketing $80,000 – $110,000 per year Posted Sep 14, 2026 -
Medical Writer, Medical Communications
Precision Medicine Group · Remote (US)
Marketing $80,000 – $110,000 per year Posted Sep 14, 2026 -
Senior Medical Writer - Promotional Medical Writing
Precision Medicine Group · Remote (US)
Other $80,000 – $100,000 per year Posted Sep 4, 2026 -
Medical Writer, Market Access
Precision AQ · Remote (US)
Other $65,000 – $85,000 per year Posted Oct 27, 2026 -
Medical Writer, Market Access
Precision Medicine Group · Remote (US)
Other $65,000 – $85,000 per year Posted Oct 27, 2026