How much does a Medical Writer make in New York, NY? The average Medical Writer salary in New York, NY is $117,031 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $106,226 and $134,645. 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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Medical Writer

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General Dynamics Information Technology - FORT DETRICK , MD
GDIT's Military Health team is hiring a Medical Writer to support the Office of Regulated Activities (ORA) under the DoD (Dept. of Army) located at Ft. Detrick
- Today
People, Technology and Processes LLC - CORONADO , CA
Description Position title : Medical Technical Writer Location : Coronado, CA Clearance level required : Secret or above Responsibilities include (but are not l
- Today
Clinical Resource Network (CRN) - SAN FRANCISCO , CA
Our client is looking to fill the role of Medical Writer. The Contract Medical Writer is responsible for editing and performing quality control (QC) reviews of
- 4 days ago
ICON Strategic Solutions - FARMINGDALE , NY
About the role. Medical Writer II- Farmingdale, NY- Hybrid. ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud
- 2 days ago
Clinical Resource Network (CRN) - SAN FRANCISCO , CA
Our client is looking to fill the role of Medical Writer. The Contract Medical Writer is responsible for editing and performing quality control (QC) reviews of
- 4 days ago
Ascentage Pharma - ROCKVILLE , MD
Company Summary. Ascentage Pharma is a global, clinical-stage biotechnology company engaged in developing novel therapies for cancers, CHB, and senesce diseases
- 4 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Medical Writer in New York, NY. The base salary for Medical Writer ranges from $106,226 to $134,645 with the average base salary of $117,031. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $109,301 to $140,087 with the average total cash compensation of $122,543.

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