Medical Writer I Salary in Santa Maria, California

Medical Writer I Salary in Santa Maria, CA

How much does a Medical Writer I make in Santa Maria, CA? The average Medical Writer I salary in Santa Maria, CA is $76,707 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $63,784 and $85,175. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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10th Percentile Medical Writer I Salary $52,018 Santa Maria,CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Medical Writer I Salary $63,784 Santa Maria,CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Medical Writer I Salary $76,707 Santa Maria,CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Medical Writer I Salary $85,175 Santa Maria,CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Medical Writer I Salary $92,884 Santa Maria,CA March 26, 2024
25% $63,784 10% $52,018 90% $92,884 75% $85,175 $76,707 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Attention to Detail: Executing and completing a task with a high level of accuracy.

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Medical Education: Medical education is a course of study directed toward imparting knowledge and skills required for the prevention and treatment of diseases to persons seeking to become physicians.

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Word Processing: word processing, operation in which a text-editing software program called a word processor is used to create a document on a computer. A word-processing system can produce a wide variety of documents, including letters, memoranda, and manuals, rapidly and at relatively low cost.

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Attention to Detail 6.08%
Medical Education 1.61%
Word Processing 2.43%
Others 89.88%

Job Description for Medical Writer I

Medical Writer I is responsible for researching, writing, and editing clinical/statistical reports and study protocols: summarizes data from clinical studies for submission to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). May require a bachelor's/master's degree and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being a Medical Writer I has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Additionally, Medical Writer I works under immediate supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Medical Writer I

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For Medical Writer I, the upper level is Medical Writer II and then progresses to Medical Writer III.

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Medical Writer I Pay Difference by Location

Medical Writer I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Medical Writer I, the highest Medical Writer I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Medical Writer I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Medical Writer I salary is in Miami, FL, where the Medical Writer I salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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