Medical/Science/Technical Writer
Career Description
Medical, science and technical writers are involved in various activities, including presenting health information in an informational and interesting form for the public and offering information to health specialists.
Annual Salary
| Entry: $42,000 | Mean: $50,000 | Experienced: $56,000 |
| Source: Salary.com, 2006 | ||
Hourly Wage
| Entry: $20 | Mean: $24 | Experienced: $27 |
| Source: Salary.com, 2006 | ||
Academic Requirements
Medical, science and technical writers must not only master journalistic and reporting skills but also have a firm understanding of technical and scientific terminology. Most obtain a bachelor’s degree in journalism or English from undergraduate institutions.
Schools
Medical, science and technical writers must not only master journalistic and reporting skills but also have a firm understanding of technical and scientific terminology. Most obtain a bachelor’s degree in journalism or English from undergraduate institutions.
Professional Associations
National
American Medical Writers Association
Additional Information
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