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Medical Writer’s Annual Base Salary

Job Title	Salary	Hourly Rate	Location	Date Updated
Medical Writer I	$67,653	$32.53	United States	September 26, 2022
Medical Writer II	$72,214	$34. 72	United States	September 26, 2022
Medical Writer III	$91,652	$44.06	United States	September 26, 2022
Medical Billing Specialist	$44,060	$21. 18	United States	September 26, 2022
Technical Writer II	$72,173	$34.70	United States	September 26, 2022
Technical Writer III	$90,934	$43.72	United States	September 26, 2022
Technical Writer IV	$109,561	$52. 67	United States	September 26, 2022
Technical Writer I	$60,440	$29.06	United States	September 26, 2022
Database Report Writer II	$76,591	$36. 82	United States	September 26, 2022
Medical Secretary	$42,645	$20.50	United States	September 26, 2022

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Medical Writer Salary (October 2022) – Zippia

Updated August 22, 2022

$93,842yearly

To create our salary estimates, Zippia starts with data published in publicly available sources such as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Foreign Labor Certification Data Center (FLC) Show More

$45. 12 hourly

Entry level Salary

$63,000

yearly

$63,000

10 %

$93,842

Median

$137,000

90 %

How much does a Medical Writer make?

Medical writers make $93,842 per year on average, or $45.12 per hour, in the United States. Medical writers on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $63,000 a year, while the top 10% makes $137,000.

Location impacts how much a medical writer can expect to make. Medical writers make the most in Virginia, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, and New Jersey.

Highest Paying State

Virginia

Highest Paying City

Washington, DC

Highest Paying Company

Biogen

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Highest Paying State

Virginia

Highest Paying City

Washington, DC

Highest Paying Company

Biogen

What Am I Worth?

Highest Paying States For Medical Writers

The darker areas on the map show where medical writers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

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Medical Writer average salary by State

Rank	State	Avg. Salary	Hourly Rate	Job Count
1	District of Columbia	$129,452	$62.24	336
2	Virginia	$110,658	$53.20	1,222
3	California	$106,026	$50.97	4,239
4	Nevada	$87,064	$41.86	376
5	Massachusetts	$96,933	$46.60	393
6	Arizona	$108,945	$52.38	111
7	Vermont	$92,574	$44.51	26
8	New Jersey	$95,159	$45.75	286
9	Maryland	$94,612	$45. 49	329
10	New Hampshire	$92,542	$44.49	39
11	Connecticut	$94,068	$45.23	81
12	Wyoming	$81,666	$39.26	122
13	Minnesota	$84,490	$40.62	1,031
14	Michigan	$90,860	$43.68	140
15	North Carolina	$85,629	$41.17	241
16	North Dakota	$85,894	$41.30	17
17	Oregon	$85,827	$41.26	201
18	Alaska	$86,941	$41.80	27
19	Pennsylvania	$85,045	$40.89	252
20	Illinois	$81,768	$39.31	1,862
21	Washington	$87,154	$41.90	233
22	New York	$86,371	$41. 52	802
23	Delaware	$83,220	$40.01	168
24	Rhode Island	$83,861	$40.32	33
25	Florida	$85,308	$41.01	352
26	Georgia	$78,779	$37.87	1,428
27	New Mexico	$75,987	$36.53	339
28	Ohio	$80,638	$38.77	159
29	Missouri	$75,954	$36.52	877
30	Colorado	$81,984	$39.42	145
31	Alabama	$74,495	$35.81	498
32	Louisiana	$81,712	$39.28	29
33	Kansas	$72,344	$34.78	533
34	West Virginia	$70,955	$34.11	215
35	Texas	$77,963	$37. 48	450
36	Hawaii	$80,308	$38.61	21
37	Wisconsin	$76,316	$36.69	103
38	Tennessee	$75,001	$36.06	92
39	Arkansas	$71,086	$34.18	329
40	Utah	$72,923	$35.06	107
41	Nebraska	$67,411	$32.41	418
42	Kentucky	$69,210	$33.27	533
43	Mississippi	$70,043	$33.67	231
44	South Carolina	$73,913	$35.54	79
45	Idaho	$65,950	$31.71	277
46	Montana	$73,914	$35.54	25
47	Maine	$72,929	$35.06	17
48	Oklahoma	$68,340	$32. 86	51
49	South Dakota	$66,271	$31.86	15
50	Iowa	$66,502	$31.97	46
51	Indiana	$65,291	$31.39	97

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Highest Paying Cities For Medical Writers

Rank	City	Avg. Salary	Hourly Rate
1	Washington, DC	$129,546	$62.28
2	Richmond, VA	$110,543	$53.15
3	San Francisco, CA	$109,996	$52.88
4	Phoenix, AZ	$109,155	$52.48
5	Boston, MA	$96,975	$46.62
6	Hamilton, NJ	$95,247	$45.79
7	Annapolis, MD	$94,806	$45.58
8	Hartford, CT	$94,098	$45.24
9	Raleigh, NC	$86,818	$41.74
10	New York, NY	$86,552	$41.61
11	Salem, OR	$85,784	$41.24
12	Philadelphia, PA	$85,511	$41.11
13	Juneau, AK	$85,307	$41.01
14	Bismarck, ND	$85,032	$40. 88
15	Saint Paul, MN	$84,473	$40.61

Medical Writer Salary Details

Average Medical Writer Salary Graph, Trends, and Summary

What is a Medical Writer’s Salary?

Average Salary By Related Titles

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Salary	Hourly Rate	Job Openings
Publisher	$71,539	$5,962	$34. 39	10,303
Managing Editor	$89,060	$7,422	$42.82	16,781
Content Editor	$61,694	$5,141	$29.66	18,586
Editor	$52,107	$4,342	$25.05	15,115
News Editor	$53,822	$4,485	$25.88	12,484
Medical Science Liaison	$145,718	$12,143	$70.06	57,208

Here are the five companies hiring the most now:

1. Eli Lilly and Company Jobs (8)
2. Bristol-Myers Squibb Jobs (10)
3. Merck Jobs (9)
4. Edwards Lifesciences Jobs (35)
5. Abbott Jobs (9)

Which Companies Pay Medical Writers The Most?

The highest paying companies for medical writers are Biogen and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, companies like Analysis Group and Vertex Pharmaceuticals report highly competitive wages for medical writers.

Medical Writer Salary Trends

The salary for a medical writer can vary depending on the years of experience that a person has, from entry level to senior level. Data on how experience level affects total compensation is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) as part of their National Compensation Survey, which is based on factors such as knowledge, complexity, contacts, and environment.

Entry LevelAvg.salary$64k

Senior LevelAvg.salary$139k

Medical Writer Salary By Experience Level

Average Medical Writer Salary Over Time

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Medical Writer Salaries FAQs

What state pays Medical Writers the most?

Virginia pays Medical Writers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $129,452 per year, or $62. 24 per hour.

How do I know if I’m being paid fairly as a Medical Writer?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a Medical Writer if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Virginia you should be paid close to $110,658 per year.

What type of Medical Writer gets paid the most?

Medical Science Liaison gets paid the most. Medical Science Liaison made a median salary of $145,718. The best-paid 10 percent make $234,000, while the lowest-paid 10 percent make $90,000.

Do medical writers get paid well?

Yes, medical writers get paid well above average. Entry-level writers can earn between $52,000 and $80,000. The highest reported income is $116,342, and the range is based on work history, educational background, and company.

How much do medical freelance writers make?

Medical freelance writers make an average of $87,000 per year, but the hourly rate and pay structure can vary; it is possible to earn over $200,000 per year.

As a freelance medical writer, you choose how much work and which projects you will take. Rates can be paid at a flat rate or anywhere between $30 to $180 per hour.

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What Is the Average Senior Medical Writer Salary?

What is the average senior medical writer salary? The average salary a senior medical writer gets is different everywhere, depending on various factors.

The demand for medical writing is growing at a rapid pace in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry. Medical writing involves developing and producing documents that deal with medicine or healthcare in particular. It demands an understanding of medical science and an aptitude for writing. Medical writers, also called medical communicators, work for academic institutions, healthcare companies, and communications agencies to produce different types of medical documents.

Senior medical writers hold advanced degrees in the life sciences and have a great interest in the accurate and effective communication of scientific ideas. The job of a senior medical writer is to focus on providing science-based education and empowering readers by offering medical communications and programs that include different media for healthcare professionals and patients.

Now, how much does a senior medical writer make? The average base salary for a senior medical writer differs from one location or company to another. In the US, the estimated total pay for a senior medical writer by Talent.com is $107,500 per year or $55.13 per hour. Without additional pay and benefits, the senior medical writer’s base salary is $80,128 per year. Early-career senior medical writers make at least $95,000 per year, while most experienced senior medical writer employees earn up to $132,500 every year.

According to another major salary site, Glassdoor, the highest salary employers pay to a senior medical writer in the United States is $131,277 per year. And the lowest salary a senior medical writer gets in the US is $84,107 per year.

Salaries for the Senior Medical Writers

There are multiple positions for senior medical writers in a company, depending on their experience level and qualification. The following section mentions the average annual senior medical writer salary for each position, along with discussing their key duties in an organization:

Entry-Level Senior Medical Writer: $63,500

Entry-level senior medical writers work in a cross-functional team to create scientific documents, coordinate and manage the review process, conduct literature searches, contribute to post-market surveillance activities, and attend conferences to keep up to date with growth in the field. Employers prefer an entry-level senior medical writer with an advanced degree (Ph.D., MD, or PharmD) in a scientific discipline having a few months of work experience in medical writing.

Early-Career Senior Medical Writer: $90,000

Early-career senior medical writers’ duties involve developing clear drafts and incorporating revisions, attending meetings, liaising with clients, providing input on project schedules, specifications, and budget, giving briefings to other writers, and mentoring new writers.

For this position, employers seek candidates with over a year of experience in medical writing. They must have a Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a related field. PharmD or Ph.D. is quite advantageous. Other requirements for this role are to have proficiency in using the latest software technology and the ability to work apart and as a part of a team.

Mid-Career Senior Medical Writer: $132,459

Mid-career senior medical writers are responsible for preparing, editing, and finalizing documents in collaboration with the project team, ensuring appropriate documented QC checks and documents’ compliance with relevant guidelines, and participating in advisory meetings.

For this role, companies seek senior medical writer employees with a Doctoral degree and over five years of relevant medical writing experience or a Master’s degree with at least nine years of work experience in writing clinical and regulatory documents for different industries. They must have a thorough knowledge of clinical research concepts and practices, experience in managing medical writing responsibilities, and excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.

Experienced Senior Medical Writer: $158,000

In general, this role is also called Head of Medical Writing, which involves providing leadership to plan and complete key submission documents, contributing to overall project management, managing the writing team, participating in hiring and mentoring writers, and working with different departments to manage and author guidelines, SOPs, and templates.

Experienced senior medical writers must have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a medical or scientific discipline. At least ten years in medical writing with supervisory experience is necessary. They must have experience forming medical writing budgets and proposals, knowledge of clinical and pharmaceutical processes, and a good understanding of experimental methods and statistical analysis to coordinate and develop clinical and related documents.

Late-Career Senior Medical Writer: $187,000

This is the highest-ranking medical writer role, who is responsible for strategic planning and resourcing of medical writing activities, writing and editing regulatory documents that are in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidelines, contributing to multi-author projects, creating and managing timelines for document development, developing SOPs for deliverables, providing guidance to contributing authors, and monitoring issues and risks. Employers demand an advanced scientific degree in life sciences or related discipline with over 20 years of relevant experience and related competency levels. Prior industry experience in authoring, supporting, or briefing documents is important for this role.

Location

There are many factors impacting the salaries of senior medical writers all across the world. Besides experience level, location is another factor that affects the senior medical writer salary. High-earning areas in a country tend to have a higher living cost, whereas places with a lower cost of living offer lower salaries.

Talent demand is another factor affecting the salaries of senior medical writers. Where the demand for a role exceeds the supply, salaries increase there as a result. The following section contains the average annual senior medical writer salaries in different parts of the world. Consider the cost of living when reviewing the medical writer salary offering in each region.

US South

Average salaries for senior medical writers in the US South:

• San Antonio: $87,490 (14% lower than the national average)
• Atlanta: $89,390 (2% above the national average)
• Austin: $132,683 (3% lower than the national average)
• Dallas: $137,661 (2% above the national average)
• Nashville: $116,046 (3% lower than the national average)

US West

Average salaries for senior medical writers in the US West:

• San Francisco: $128,301 (80% above the national average)
• Seattle: $115,447 (49% above the national average)
• San Diego: $132,618 (44% above the national average)
• Los Angeles: $132,802 (43% above the national average)
• San Jose: $112,990 (49% above the national average)

US Midwest

Average salaries for senior medical writers in the US Midwest:

• Chicago: $103,561 (23% above the national average)
• Kansas City: $79,684 (8% lower than the national average)
• Minneapolis: $96,090 (5% above the national average)
• Detroit: $121,018 (3% lower than the national average)
• Indianapolis: $96,239 (8% lower than the national average)

US Northeast

Average salaries for senior medical writers in the US Northeast:

• New York: $110,184 (129% above the national average)
• Boston: $101,590 (48% above the national average)
• Philadelphia: $96,790 (17% above the national average)
• Hartford: $132,711 (17% above the national average)
• Providence: $94,390 (9% above the national average)

Canada

According to Glassdoor, the average senior medical writer salary in Canada is CA$120,087 per year, varying from province to province. Here are the annual average salaries for senior medical writers in different cities in Canada:

• Toronto: CA$119,684
• Montreal: CA$116,018
• Vancouver: CA$108,979
• Calgary: CA$95,619
• Hamilton: CA$112,550

Canada is a vast country, and as of 2022, it is the 25th most expensive country to live in the world. Different regions have different costs of living. Of all the places, Vancouver and Toronto have the highest living cost in the country.

Europe

Iceland, Norway, and Denmark are known for paying the highest salaries in Europe. Following are the average annual senior medical writer salaries in the major European cities: 

• Paris, France: €56,370
• Rome, Italy: €64,153
• Berlin, Germany: €63,066
• Copenhagen, Denmark: €100,784
• Bern, Switzerland: €107,181
• Oslo, Norway: €99,398
• London, UK: €52,705
• Reykjavík, Iceland: €77,869
• Vienna, Austria: €85,422
• Stockholm, Sweden: €68,454

Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland are the top European countries with the highest cost of living.

Australia

In Australia, a senior medical writer earns an average base salary of AU$145,178 per year. Salaries differ from one region to another due to various factors. Here are the average salaries for senior medical writers in the main cities of Australia: 

• Sydney: AU$117,000
• Melbourne: AU$135,064
• Perth: AU$111,823
• Brisbane: AU$107,819
• Adelaide: AU$104,411

The cost of living in Australia is 85% higher than everywhere across the world. Its main cities, i.e., Sydney and Perth, are among the most expensive cities to live in the world.

Education

Companies, for the senior medical writer position, prefer candidates holding a Master’s degree in a relevant field or an advanced degree in life sciences or clinical discipline. In addition to a relevant advanced degree and substantial work experience, a senior medical writer also enrolls in education courses and obtains professional certifications.

Some companies prefer employees to have the Certified Medical Publication Professional (CMPP) certification from ISMPP. Additional qualifications in medical writing, such as the Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC), European Medical Writers Association (EMWA) certification, and American Medical Writers Association (AMWA)’s MWC, are also advantageous.

Final Words

Medical equipment firms, healthcare websites, and academic institutions pay a handsome amount to senior medical writers for authoring and managing important scientific documentation. Experience level, qualification, additional certifications, and medical knowledge affect the senior medical writer salaries. No matter what the case is, stay informed about the latest scientific research and keep on building your medical writing experience to win a senior medical writer job in any of the world’s leading companies.

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Josh is the founder of Technical Writer HQ and Squibler, a writing software. He had his first job in technical writing for a video editing software company in 2014. Since then, he has written several books on software documentation, personal branding, and computer hacking. You can connect with him on LinkedIn here.

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The good news is that writing is in demand in Canada. According to Job Bank, Saskatchewan has the most job opportunities for authors and writers.

Salaries

The salary of a writer in Canada depends on various factors: employment requirements, qualifications, work schedule, working conditions and location of the employer. Experienced professionals earn more than beginners. The salary can also depend on what kind of texts the author writes: technical writers tend to get paid more.

According to official information, writers in Canada earn on average $38,363 CAD per year or 90,638 $3,197 CAD 90,639 per month.

Writers in Alberta, British Columbia and Quebec have the highest salaries, according to Job Bank, with average hourly wages starting at $30 CAD.

Sometimes aspiring writers have to work for free or for very little pay for the first time in order to gain experience and build their portfolio.

Writers in Canada – what do they do?

According to the Canadian Jobs Directory, authors and writers in Canada can take on a variety of jobs, depending on the nature of the job.

Prose writers, playwrights, screenwriters, poets and other creative writers:

• invent and write novels, plays, screenplays, poetry and other materials for publication or presentation;
• may conduct research to establish the actual content and obtain other necessary information.

Technical writers:

• analyze materials such as specifications, notes, and drawings, as well as instruction manuals, user manuals, and other documents, to clearly and concisely explain the installation, operation, and maintenance of software and electronic, mechanical, and other equipment.

Copywriters:

• study and determine the features of sales of products and services, as well as write texts for advertisements and commercials;
• may specialize in a particular subject or type of writing.

Where and how writers work in Canada

Writers can work in advertising agencies, large corporations, government, private consulting firms, publishing houses, media. They may also be self-employed, writing for companies or publishing their own works.

Most writers work full-time (40 hours per week), but part-time or project work is possible. Authors can work both in offices and remotely.

Example positions:

• advertising copywriter;
• copywriter;
• essay writer;
• writer of novels;
• medical writer;
• playwright;
• poet;
• science writer;
• script writer;
• speechwriter;
• technical writer;
• writer.

Employment requirements

As a rule, writers require a university degree, and the field depends on what exactly you will write. If we are talking about technical texts, then a diploma in a relevant field, such as IT or engineering, may be required. Copywriters are usually required to have an education in marketing, advertising or related disciplines.

It would be an advantage if you had creative writing programs during your studies. It is also important for many employers to have a portfolio by which they can evaluate your abilities.

Membership in writing associations and clubs, such as the Writers’ Union of Canada, may also be required.

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How to immigrate to Canada

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21 Healthcare Jobs You Can Work From Home • BUOM

By Indeed Editorial Team

March 11, 2021

Working from home can be a convenient and rewarding way to work. Medicine is one industry that allows for the flexibility of working from home. In this article, we provide an extensive list of medical jobs that you can perform remotely.

Why work from home in the medical field?

A career in healthcare is challenging, rewarding and always in high demand. By choosing to work as a home doctor, you get the same level of remuneration and also add the benefits of flexibility, time, more money for you and your employer, and better work-life balance. More and more employers are moving to remote work, and there are many medical professions that you can realistically work from home.

Home Health Care

Here is a list of 21 high-paying health care jobs that you can succeed in from the comfort of your own home. For the most up-to-date information from Indeed, please click on the salary link for each position below.

1. Medical transcriptionist

National average salary: $28,390 per year

Key Responsibilities: Medical transcriptionists transcribe patient information and physician notes from voice recordings into written reports. Some employers require a certificate or experience in the medical field. It is helpful to have excellent typing skills, increased attention to detail, and familiarity with medical terminology.

2. Medical Biller

National Average Wage: $30,235 per year

Key Responsibilities: Medical Accountants complete, review, and process medical claims to obtain reimbursement from insurance companies for services rendered to patients. Before you can work from home, on-site work experience is often required. It is important to know medical terminology, have an understanding of medical procedures and diagnoses, and understand which codes to apply to each.

Learn more: Learn how to be a medical biller

3. Case manager

National average salary: $44,789 per year

Key responsibilities: Health care case managers provide quality care to patients by matching their needs with relevant and cost-effective services and outcomes. They help patients make decisions about their care, create care plans, and connect patients with providers. They continue to track and document patient progress and remain client-focused throughout the treatment process.

4. Health Information Specialist

Average National Salary: $46,474 per year

Key Responsibilities: Health Information Specialists maintain medical records for medical offices and healthcare facilities. Medical records often contain sensitive patient information, including diagnosis, treatment, and insurance information, and health information professionals are responsible for protecting this information. They also use computer applications to analyze patient data in order to improve patient care and control associated treatment costs.

5. Development Coordinator

Average National Salary: $47,472 per year

Key Responsibilities: Development Coordinators work in the medical field, designing and raising funds to support nonprofit health care institutions. They must have excellent communication skills to collaborate with many different colleagues, departments and community members. It is also important to have the determination to provide organizations with sufficient funding to continue activities or specific programs. It is useful to be highly organized and efficient in planning events.

6. Triage Nurse

National Average Salary: $64,832 per year

Key Responsibilities: Triage nurses provide patient care through telehealth services. This position is only available to Registered Nurses for virtual duties that may include communicating with patients by telephone or other means of telecommunication, providing medical advice, assessing and evaluating symptoms, providing treatment recommendations, and consulting physicians for care plans, diagnosis . or prescribe medication.

7. Insurance agent

Average national salary: $59,132 per year

Key Responsibilities: Medical insurance agents help individuals and businesses enroll in health insurance plans. Agents collect information and make recommendations based on customer needs. They also help with renewing or changing your health care policy to ensure continued or additional coverage you need.

8. Speech Therapist

Average National Salary: $80,918 per year

Key Responsibilities: Speech therapists help patients with communication and swallowing problems, including speech (ie, producing sounds and maintaining fluency) and feeding. They can work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, schools, long-term care facilities, private practices, rehab centers and doctors’ offices, but they can also work from home, using video conferencing and other telecommunications to virtually connect with patients.

9. Medical Call Center Representative

National Average Salary: $29,199 per year

Key Responsibilities: Medical Call Center Representatives answer and call clients to determine their needs or concerns, and provide information and assistance related to the service for medical institutions or other medical institutions. It is helpful to have patience, compassion, a great voice, the ability to give clear and concise explanations, and excellent customer service skills.

10. Project Manager

National Average Salary: $86,258 per year

Key Responsibilities: Health Project Managers oversee various projects in their organization, including expansion, expansion, or specialized recruitment, or the development and execution of health care plans. solving specific problems. It is useful to have skills in task delegation, organization, problem solving, money and time management, and communication.

11. Nurse Manager

National Average Salary: $88,855 per year

Key Responsibilities: Nurse Managers are strong leaders who manage staff and patients to ensure the best course of care and treatment and ensure smooth operations. They may deal with recruitment, budgeting, scheduling, training, and record keeping, among other duties. They must have the skills to maximize the use of resources, coordinate with different departments and achieve goals.

Learn more: Learn how to become a Nurse Manager

12. Legal Nurse Adviser

Average National Salary: $89,505 per year

Key Responsibilities: Legal Adviser Nurses are nurses who work with lawyers over medical-related legal cases, which means they are well versed in both the medical and legal fields. Examples of legal issues they may work on include personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, and torts. They may also be required to testify as expert witnesses.

13. Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Average National Salary: $69,069 per year

Key Responsibilities: Licensed Clinical Social Workers provide services and interventions to patients in need. They help people struggling with mental health and substance abuse problems, including psychotherapy, counseling, family support, and addiction treatment. They also help patients make important decisions, resolve family disputes, find housing, and get jobs.

14. Senior Underwriter

National Average Salary: $94,355 per year

Key Responsibilities: Senior Medical Underwriters review health insurance claims to determine if someone is eligible for coverage, what type of coverage and their monthly fee. It includes taking a person’s medical history, collecting data, and assessing risk factors.

15. Clinical researcher

National average salary: 9$5,768 per year

Key Responsibilities: Clinical investigators conduct trials according to strict rules and regulations. Trials answer questions about medicine (i.e. efficacy and safety), vaccines, medical devices, and human behavior. Researchers must follow ethical standards and good clinical practice when recruiting, screening, and working with people. They must also responsibly and effectively find and present information to healthcare professionals and the public.

16. Health Recruiter

National Average Salary: $97,315 per year

Key Responsibilities: Health recruiters are human resources professionals who recruit qualified individuals for open positions in healthcare facilities. They screen potential candidates, review CVs, conduct interviews, communicate with employers, provide feedback, and conclude employment contracts.

17. Software Engineer

National average salary: $107,264 per year

Key Responsibilities: Software engineers develop software applications or systems for healthcare organizations. These software developments help facilitate healthcare delivery or improve healthcare processes using technology. Engineers also troubleshoot software issues and provide solutions.

18. Pharmacist

National average salary: $113,745 per year

Primary Responsibilities: Pharmacists receive prescriptions from prescribers and prepare and dispense medicines. They also advise patients on how to take medications safely, explain side effects or contraindications, answer customer questions, and solve problems. These are clinical professionals who require basic mathematical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.

19. Medical writer

National average salary: 114 89$8 per year

Key Responsibilities: Medical writers provide written guidelines, training materials, and educational documents related to specific medical advances or other advances in a particular field. They may work for a variety of healthcare organizations, including pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers, or medical device manufacturers. They may need to conduct their own research or summarize existing data.

20. Psychiatrist

National average salary: $218,379 per year

Key Responsibilities: Psychiatrists treat mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, and phobias by evaluating and diagnosing patients before developing precise treatment plans to meet them. needs. They should have an understanding of psychology and psychotherapy. Psychiatrists also benefit from excellent communication skills, high emotional intelligence, compassion, and patience.

21. Medical director

National average salary: $223,737 per year

Main responsibilities: Medical directors are doctors who are leaders in the field of medicine. They develop and implement policies and best practices for hospitals and other healthcare facilities and oversee all training for new and existing employees.