How much does a Science Writer make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Science Writer in the United States is $41 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $37 and $46. Hourly rate 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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Science Writer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Science Writer Salary $33 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Science Writer Salary $37 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Science Writer Salary $41 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Science Writer Salary $46 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Science Writer Salary $50 US March 26, 2024
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City University of New York - New York , NY
Science Writer - Non-teaching Adjunct, Level 3 New York , New York Science Writer - Non-teaching Adjunct, Level 3 Job ID 23670 Location Graduate Center Full/Part Time Regular/Temporary Regular **GENERAL DUTIES** Completes non-teaching projects or complex work in support of a Campus or University administrative or academic department. This work is generally of a temporary nature and requires specialized experience or expertise. **CONTRACT TITLE** Non-Teaching Adjunct **FLSA** Exempt **CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION** The Graduate Center of The City University of New York (CUNY) is seeking an excellent science journalist to cover discoveries in the sciences and social sciences made by faculty, student, and alumni researchers who are advancing knowledge of the natural world. The Graduate Center is home to nearly 50 Ph.D. and masters programs, 16 of them in STEM-related fields, and encompasses a state-of-the-art Advanced Science Research Center. The Science Writer will write news stories, pro
- 1 day ago
Meet - Chicago , IL
Principal Medical Writer Job Description: Meet's partnered with a top 10 pharma who is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Principal Medical Writer to join their immunology team! This role will be responsible for individually contributing to and leading the writing of clinical stage/study level documents. This is an incredible remote opportunity for someone who values great leadership, supportive culture and an exciting workload! Job Responsibilities: Contribute to the preparation and submission of regulatory and clinical stage documents (CSRs, IBs, protocols, INDs and submission work) Provide expert support to clinical teams and liaise with internal and external departments effectively Serve as lead author and help manage timelines Skills Required: Advanced science degree preferred; Bachelor’s degree required 5+ years of experience in regulatory writing; prior experience in a pharmaceutical environment preferred Knowledge of FDA/international regulations and ICH guidelines Exce
- 1 day ago
MMS - Atlanta , GA
MMS is an innovative, data-focused CRO that supports the pharmaceutical, biotech, including clinical trial transparency,and medical device industries with a proven, scientific approach to complex trial data and regulatory submission challenges. Strong industry experience, technology-enabled services, and a data-driven approach to drug development make MMS a valuable CRO partner, creating compelling submissions that meet rigorous regulatory standards. With a global footprint across four continents, MMS maintains a 97 percent customer satisfaction rating, and the company has been recognized as a leading CRO inGlobal Health & Pharma’sinternational awards programs for the last three consecutive years. For more information, visit www.mmsholdings.com or follow MMS on LinkedIn. Responsibilities Under minimal supervision, the Medical Writer will critically evaluate, analyze, and interpret the medical literature to select primary resource materials for adequate study design, statistical signifi
- 1 day ago
Thorlabs - Newton , NJ
Purpose of the Position The Science Writer II role is responsible for strengthening Thorlabs' position as a leading manufacturer of Photonics products through the creation of effective technical content that informs and educates the photonics community about Thorlabs' products and their applications. This role will demonstrate a firm understanding of Thorlabs' extensive product portfolio via the delivery of high-quality website content, tradeshow materials, and other marketing collateral. The Science Writer II will be able to draw on their existing technical experience and photonics knowledge to engage in meaningful conversations with engineering teams to support product revisions, product feedback, and general website improvements; propose and plan changes to Thorlabs' website to enhance the buying experience for customers; and successfully execute their plans to produce high-quality content requiring minimal feedback. This role works closely with graphic artists to create presentatio
- 2 days ago
Thorlabs - Newton , NJ
Purpose of the Position The Science Writer I, New Products role is responsible for strengthening Thorlabs' position as a leading manufacturer of photonics products through the creation of effective technical content that informs and educates the photonics community about Thorlabs' products and their applications. This role will join a team of highly motivated individuals who have built an industry-leading online resource for our customers and participate in ensuring that product presentations continue to provide the same depth of layered details to assist with buying decisions. This role works closely with graphic artists to create presentations. Original content is based on basic information provided by Thorlabs' engineers. Although the location of the position is in Newton, NJ, from time to time it may be required to undertake duties at other Thorlabs locations. Essential Job Functions include the following, but are not limited to: •Develop effective content and application images to
- 3 days ago
Would you enjoy leveraging your physics/optics background to spearhead the creation of effective presentations that inform and educate other scientists about products and their applications? If so, Thorlabs, a leading manufacturer of equipment for the optics and photonics industry, is seeking applications from individuals with extensive hands-on laboratory experience and an advanced degree in physics, optics, lasers, or a closely related field to fill our open Senior Technical Marketer role. As a member of our Newton, NJ-based NPI (New Product Introduction) Marketing Team, you will join a group of highly motivated individuals who have built an industry-leading online resource for our customers and participate in ensuring that new product presentations continue to provide deep technical details to assist with buying decisions. In support of that mission, you'll work directly with our in-house graphics team and liaise with design engineers and application specialists from around the glob
- 4 days ago

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