Freelance Medical Writer Salary in Rochester, NY

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As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Freelance Medical Writer in Rochester, NY is $99,345. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $81,826 to a high of $127,920, with most professionals earning between $90,175 and $114,302.

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Average Salary Range for Freelance Medical Writer in Rochester, NY

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What is the average salary for Freelance Medical Writer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Freelance Medical Writer in Rochester, NY. The base salary for Freelance Medical Writer ranges from $90,175 to $114,302 with the average base salary of $99,345. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $92,784 to $118,927 with the average total cash compensation of $104,029.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $99,345 $90,175 - $114,302
Bonus $4,684 $2,609 - $4,624
Total Pay $104,029 $92,784 - $118,927
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Freelance Medical Writer Salary Near Rochester, NY

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Rochester, NY
CITY, STATE Henrietta, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,339 - $114,510 COMPARE TO Rochester, NY
CITY, STATE Buffalo, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,471 - $113,410 COMPARE TO Rochester, NY
CITY, STATE Niagara Falls, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,288 - $113,178 COMPARE TO Rochester, NY
CITY, STATE Clay, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,141 - $115,527 COMPARE TO Rochester, NY
CITY, STATE Syracuse, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,141 - $115,527 COMPARE TO Rochester, NY
CITY, STATE Jamestown, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,794 - $110,016 COMPARE TO Rochester, NY
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About Rochester, New York    Rochester is at 43°9′56″N 77°36′41″W / 43.16556°N 77.61139°W / 43.16556; -77.61139 (43.165496, −77.611504). The city is about 73 miles (120 km) eas....More

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