How much does a Medical Writer make in San Jose, CA? The average Medical Writer salary in San Jose, CA is $125,353 as of December 01, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $113,784 and $144,225. 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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TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company - San Rafael , CA
Medical Writer , Req#: 35551628 Location: San Rafael, CA (Remote or hybrid depending on the location of the candidate (1-2 days in office to align with company policy)). Duration: 6+ Months Contract ...
LinkedIn - 8 days ago
Ivory Systems - San Rafael , CA
The Contract Medical Writer applies advanced documentation preparation and document project management skills to assist in the development, drafting, review, editing, and finalization of documents ...
LinkedIn - 8 days ago
RootStaff - San Rafael , CA
Medical Writer Location: San Rafael, CA 94901 (Hybrid) Duration: 6 months assignment Hourly pay range: $55-$57/hr Responsibilities: * Drafts and edits documents used for submissions including CTDs ...
LinkedIn - 8 days ago
Compass Consulting - San Rafael , CA
The Contract Medical Writer applies advanced documentation preparation and document project management skills to assist in the development, drafting, review, editing, and finalization of documents ...
LinkedIn - 8 days ago
Planet Pharma - San Rafael , CA
The Medical Writer applies advanced documentation preparation and document project management skills to assist in the development, drafting, review, editing, and finalization of documents used in ...
LinkedIn - 8 days ago
Tucker Parker Smith Group (TPS Group) - San Rafael , CA
Medical Writer Location: San Rafael, CA. (Hybrid) 7 month assignment (Potential to extend) Pay Rate: $52/hr. On behalf of our client a pharmaceutical company specializing in the development of ...
LinkedIn - 11 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 San Jose, CA. The base salary for Medical Writer ranges from $113,784 to $144,225 with the average base salary of $125,353. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $117,083 to $150,065 with the average total cash compensation of $131,258.

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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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